Commoner in a Battledore and Ball Kimono, 1859 - Terrific kabuki portrait of a commoner wearing a beautiful kimono patterned with decorative paddles and shuttlecocks for a game similar to badminton and colorful balls. He looks ahead with a stern expression, a blue and white towel wrapped snuggly about his neck. The title cartouche takes the form of books filled with text. Detailed with fine line work on the kimono, faint embossing on the towel and burnishing on the black collar. A handsome design.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 1/2"

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Backed with paper. Vertical centerfold. Stitching holes at side, repaired. Slight rubbing on face. Please see photos for details.