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Actor Segawa Kikunojô III as Kakuju


三代目瀬川菊之丞の覚寿
Katsukawa Shunkô (Japanese, 1743–1812)
Japanese
Edo period
1788 (Tenmei 8), 7th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban; 31.3 x 14.6 cm (12 5/16 x 5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4275
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionRight sheet of incomplete diptych.

MFA impressions: 11.18297VR (11.18297, 11.18361; complete diptych), 21.4275 (R only)

Play: Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami
Theater: Kiri
菅原伝授手習鑑(すがわらでんじゅてならいかがみ)

Signed Shunkô ga
春好画
ProvenanceSpring 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright in Japan; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.