Kunisada: Loyal Retainers Wakashima Yasuemon and Yazama Kihei (Sold)
Artist: Utagawa Kunisada
Title: Loyal Retainers Wakashima Yasuemon and Yazama Kihei
Series: Pictures of the Loyal Retainers Who Achieved Revenge (Kanadehon Chushingura adauchi ninjô no uchi)
Date: 1830
Loyal Retainers Wakashima Yasuemon and Yazama Kihei. From the Chushingura, or Tale of the 47 Ronin, We see Wakashima Yasuemon with his arms crossed, looking directly and boldly at the viewer. He wears two swords and a large battle axe rests in front of him. Seated and looking to the left in an almost contemplative fashion is Yazama Kihei. The yellow background provides a bright contrast.
Condition: Very good impression, color and condition. Backed, with some soiling to edges and damage to corners..
Dimensions: ôban 37.1 x 25.9 cm
Publisher: Iseya Rihei
Signature: ôju Gototei Kunisada ga
SKU: KUC012S