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The left sheet shows the actor, Ichikawa Komazô II (1766 - 1838), dressed in a
black cape; his kimono is decorated with flying birds. He is turning left and
looking at the threatening-looking Sakatu Hangorô III (1756-1795), who is about
to draw one of his swords, which are attached to his belt, out of the scabbard.
- By the end of the year 1801, Ichikawa Komazô II changed his name to Matsumoto
Koshirô V.
Provenance: Ex. personal collection of Huguette BERÈS of the Galérie Berès, Paris (round collector's seal on recto on lower right corners of the prints). |