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二代坂東三津五郎、三代大谷鬼次、三代瀬川菊之丞 （下絵）
Actors, from right: Bandô Mitsugorô II, Ôtani Oniji III, and Segawa Kikunojô III (drawing for an unpublished book)
二代坂東三津五郎、三代大谷鬼次、三代瀬川菊之丞 （下絵）
Tôshûsai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795)
Japanese
Edo period
about 1794–95 (Kansei 6–7)
Medium/Technique
Ink on paper
Dimensions
26.2 x 31.4 cm (10 5/16 x 12 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.7256
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CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings
Catalogue Raisonné
Asano, Kokka; MFA Highlights: Arts of Japan (2008), p. 171; Munezaki et al., Zaigai hihô 1, Sharaku (1972), text p. 56, pl. VI; on the drawings in general: Hillier, Vever cat. 2 (1976), #s 618-9
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ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of Pierre Barboutau; Formerly in the collection of Charles Jacquin; January 20, 1921, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding at January 17-22, 1921 sale of Mr. Charles Jacquin's collection at the Walpole Galleries, New York, lot #170; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.