A really very fine and dramatic triptych Japanese Woodblock by Kunichika, displaying the kabuki theatre’s fascination, near obsession, with warriors and heroes and with mythology. The print, typical of the broad and daring compositions of Kunichika, shows the actors, Ichikawa Danjuro and Onoe Kikugoro as Minamoto no Yorimasa and Ino Hayata. The play, known as the play of the third month, or Yorimasa Nue Monogatari, tells the story of the hunting of a mythical creature called the nue. Professionally framed measures 19 3/4" x 34 7/8" x 1". Total Weight 8 lbs.

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