Title: 勧進帳 (Kanjincho). Ed.18/50.
Artist: Hiromitsu Takahashi (1959-Present).
Signed: Lower right, in pencil "Hiromitsu". Dated 1986.
Medium: Stencil print on Washi paper.
Image Size: H: 40.50cm x L: 34.25cm (Paper Size: 47.00cm x 40.50cm).
Condition: A lovely & colourful piece. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A fabulous print by Hiromitsu Takahashi - depicting a dynamic scene from Kanjinchō (勧進帳), a classic kabuki play. The composition captures the dramatic tension between the warrior-monk Musashibō Benkei (武蔵坊弁慶) and the aristocratic Minamoto no Yoshitsune (源義経), who are attempting to evade capture by disguising themselves as traveling priests. Rendered in Takahashi’s signature bold style - the figures are animated by striking blocks of color - deep purples, fiery reds, and stark black - echoing the graphic power of traditional kappazuri stencil printing. Their exaggerated expressions and postures convey the high stakes of the moment - a hallmark of kabuki’s theatrical energy.
Title: 勧進帳 (Kanjincho). Ed.18/50.
Artist: Hiromitsu Takahashi (1959-Present).
Signed: Lower right, in pencil "Hiromitsu". Dated 1986.
Medium: Stencil print on Washi paper.
Image Size: H: 40.50cm x L: 34.25cm (Paper Size: 47.00cm x 40.50cm).
Condition: A lovely & colourful piece. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A fabulous print by Hiromitsu Takahashi - depicting a dynamic scene from Kanjinchō (勧進帳), a classic kabuki play. The composition captures the dramatic tension between the warrior-monk Musashibō Benkei (武蔵坊弁慶) and the aristocratic Minamoto no Yoshitsune (源義経), who are attempting to evade capture by disguising themselves as traveling priests. Rendered in Takahashi’s signature bold style - the figures are animated by striking blocks of color - deep purples, fiery reds, and stark black - echoing the graphic power of traditional kappazuri stencil printing. Their exaggerated expressions and postures convey the high stakes of the moment - a hallmark of kabuki’s theatrical energy.
