Series; The Mirror of Today's Pictures
Mirror of Today's Pictures - Handsome design from Kunisada's series "Mirror of Today's Pictures," which features portraits of kabuki actors as reflected in oval mirrors with elegant black lacquer frames. Pieces of tie-dyed and print fabrics are tucked around the edges of each frame, with confetti-like dots scattered across the background and a verse above. These expressive figures are beautifully detailed, with fine line work in the hair. A seldom-seen kabuki series in an interesting format.
Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Momonoi Wakasanosuke, 1859 - Handsome kabuki portrait of Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Momonoi Wakasanosuke in "Kanadehon Chushingura," the play based on the true story of the 47 ronin. He looks soberly to the side, his brows slightly furrowed, a letter tucked inside his kimono. He wears a blue dotted vest over a blue kimono with plaid inset and a red under robe, his hair pulled back into a thick topknot tied with a white cord. An expressive figure, detailed with faint embossing on the white kimono collar and trim.
Artist - Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Image Size - 13 3/4" x 9 1/2"
Condition - Good detail. A couple small repairs.
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