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The Boatman Matsuemon, Actually Higuchi no Jiro Kanemitsu - Striking kabuki portrait of the boatman Matsuemon perched in a rugged pine keeping a lookout. Matsuemon is actually the great warrior Higuchi no Jiro Kanemitsu, a retainer of the Minamoto no Yoshinaka. After his Yoshinaka's death, Higuchi rescued his master's son and escaped disguised as a sailor. Here, he shields his eyes with his hand as he keeps watch, frowning as he looks up, a bloody wound on his forehead. He wears a blue shirt with a distinctive tie-dyed pattern favored by boatmen, his hair blowing wildly about his face. Pine branches frame the softly shaded night sky behind him. A great dramatic design.
Artist - Meiji artist (unsigned)
Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9 1/4" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Horizontal centerfold. A couple small repairs and marks, fold at corner. Please see photos for details.
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