Man Waving a Gun, 1893

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Man Waving a Gun, 1893 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Man Waving a Gun, 1893

Comments - Dramatic kabuki scene of a man with a shaved head waving a gun above his head as the fellow at right lunges toward him, trying to grab the weapon. At left, a commoner stares up at the gun with an angry grimace as he pulls up the edge of his kimono. In the center, a panel of a wooden fence has been pushed aside, and scaffolding surround the building at right. A tree frames the evening sky above. A bold composition with the large figures dominating the page.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14" x 28 5/8"

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Please see photos for details.

Man Waving a Gun, 1893 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Man Waving a Gun, 1893 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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