This is an original 19th-century (c. 1830) Japanese woodblock print by the celebrated artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi. The print, a 'yakusha-e' (actor picture), depicts the Kabuki actor Sasano Gonzo in a dramatic role from the play 'Kagami ga mori no kizu'. The actor is shown in a blood-stained robe, holding broken pieces of wood. The artwork features Kuniyoshi's signature 'Ichiyūsai Kuniyoshi ga' with his characteristic red toshidama seal, a publisher's mark, and a kiwame censor's seal. The paper has extensive calligraphy on the reverse backing, minor fading, staining and soiling.
**Measurements:**
- Approximately 14 inches H x 9 3/4 inches W