Date: 1860
Size: O-ban
Impression: Good
Condition: Good
Detail: Slight browning / Missing part on corner
This print depicts NAKAMURA Shikan IV as Nihon Saemon, holding a sword in his mouth as he appears to leap through the waves. His dramatically arched pose, with both arms spread wide, is emphasized by the powerful waves surging across the lower part of the composition. Toyokuni combines an indigo costume with vivid colors to create a dynamic and striking figure. Based on the popular stories and accounts surrounding the historical outlaw Nihon Saemon, this work presents a bold and heroic image through the performance of Shikan.