Actor Nakayama Tomisaburô I as the Cowherd Ofude

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Actor Nakayama Tomisaburô I as the Cowherd Ofude

初代中山富三郎の牛飼お筆

Tôshûsai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795)
Publisher: Tsutaya Jûzaburô (Kôshodô) (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

1794 (Kansei 6), 11th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Hosoban; 31.9 x 15.1 cm (12 9/16 x 5 15/16 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number21.5832

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné TNM, Sharaku (2011), #159; Dai Sharaku ten (1995), reference #P; Ukiyo-e shûka 11 (1979), list #101

DescriptionPlay (shosa): Shinobu Koi Suzume no Irodoki (Tokiwazu jôruri)
Theater: Kiri
忍恋雀色時（しのぶこいすずめのいろどき）
桐

Signed Sharaku ga
写楽画

Marks Censor's seal: kiwame
Collector's seal: Hans Crzellitzer
改印：極

ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of Hans Crzellitzer; February 10-12, 1921, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding at Carl Schraubstadter sale, American Art Art Galleries, New York; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.