Japanese Woodblock Print, Toyohara Kunichika. Titled Saigo and Shinohara (number 44) of the series 100 Kabuki Roles by Baiko. Measures approximately 9.75 x 14.75 inches, frame measures 17.25 x 13.25 inches. Condition: VG, trimmed, with album backing and soils as shown, nice impression with tight registration and surface texture, strong fresh color. One of the more desirable images from the One Hundred Roles of Baiko series, this print depicts the actor playing the Satsuma soldier Shinohara Kunimoto in battle, Baiko wears modern dress uniform and modern shells burst and explode across the page in contrast to the many samurai wears neat moustache and beard, signifiers of the new Japan of the Meiji era The inset shows Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Saigo Takamori who led the Satsuma rebellion against the Meiji army in 1877.

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