Toyohara Kunichika "Sawamuro Sojuro Set Against Waterfall"

The kabuki actor Sawamuro Sojuro is shown set against a waterfall at Hakone for dramatic effect. Beautiful details in the clothing, including two-tone black inks in the actor's robe.

Date: 1875
Format: Oban (approx. 9" x 14")
Condition: Fine color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Ebony

Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) was a prolific woodblock print artist whose works portraying kabuki plays and actors are noted for their use of rich, deep colors.