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Actors Nakamura Tomijûrô I as Sanbasô (R) and Yoshizawa Iroha I as Senzai (L)


初代中村富十郎の三番叟  初代芳沢いろはの千載
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1775 (An'ei 4), intercalary 12th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban diptych; 31.2 x 29.5 cm (12 5/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4244-5
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionDiptych: 21.4244 (right), 21.4245 (left)

Representing Kyoto in a presentation demonstrating Kaomise performances in the respective styles of the three cities, Kyoto, Osaka, and Edo. For an illustrated program of the full performance, see 11.27229.

Play (second feature, added in the intercalary 12th month): Kyô Ôsaka Edo Sangatsu Kaomise Mitate
Theater: Morita
京大阪江戸三ヶ津顔見世見立
森田
Signed Shunshô ga (on each sheet)
春章画
ProvenanceSpring 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.