Artist: Gosotei Hirosada ( active 1826 - 1863 )
Subject: Actor playing a ghost
Signed: Hirosada
Date: 1848
Format: Chuban
Size: 9 13/16'' x 7 3/16''
Comment: The actor in the role of a ( dead ) ghost is subtley indicated by the way he is holding the razor sharp edge of the sword, printed with silver dust. It would be suicide to actually hold a sword that way.
For another impression, see MFA accession # 08.541.25
Condition: Fine color, impression and condition. Slightly toned on margin and trimmed on bottom. Sword and calligraphy printed with silver dust indicative of a first edition.