Comments - Interesting scene from the play "Soga Kadomatsu," a drama about the famous Soga Brothers, whose father was killed by the nobleman Kudo Suketsune when they were young boys. Here, the brothers confront Suketsune at a New Year's Day party. At left, Ichimura Uzaemon appears as Juro Sukenari with a hand drum under his arm, staring at Suketsune, who glares back at him with a flute in hand. At right, Soga Goro thrusts a drumstick at the samurai Asahina, who angrily prepares to draw his sword. His black robe and pants feature a design of arrows piercing targets. Small pine trees dot the background beyond a bamboo railing. Onoe Kikugoro III plays Suketsune. A great four-panel kabuki print with expressive figures.
Artist - Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Image Size - 14 3/8" x 38 7/8"
Condition - Good detail. Small losses and thinning at edges, a few small holes, repaired. Slight rubbing and a few creases at edges, a few spots.
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