Comments - Great kabuki scene of two sumo wrestlers at a tea stand outside a shrine. In the center, Onigadake throws out his hand with an angry grimace, gripping the scabbard of his sword. At left, the wrestling referee Shokuro stares back at him with a frown, his arms folded firmly across his chest and tucked into the sleeves of his robe. At right, Akitsushima watches the confrontation with a worried expression, lifting the edge of his kimono with one hand, a towel draped over his shoulder. A stone fence runs across the background against the night sky. From left, the across are Seki Sanjuro III, Arashi Yoshisaburo III, and Ichimura Uzaemon XII. A terrific image with expressive figures, a striking setting, and wonderful detail in the fabric patterns.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 29" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Three separate panels. Stitching holes at one side of each panel, a few holes, thinning at corner, repaired. Rubbing at edges, a few creases. Please see photos for details.