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初代中村仲蔵の加古川本蔵
Actor Nakamura Nakazô I as Kakogawa Honzô
初代中村仲蔵の加古川本蔵
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
about 1790 (Kansei 2)
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Hosoban; 32.8 x 15 cm (12 15/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4156
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionPlay: Kanadehon Chûshingura
The "kiwame" censor's seal began to be used in 1790, but Nakazô's last performance was in 1789.8 and he died early in 1790. This may be an older design re-issued in 1790 as a memorial print; the placement of the signature and censor's seal is very odd.
Nakazô had played Honzô in 1769.4 at the Nakamura theater.
The "kiwame" censor's seal began to be used in 1790, but Nakazô's last performance was in 1789.8 and he died early in 1790. This may be an older design re-issued in 1790 as a memorial print; the placement of the signature and censor's seal is very odd.
Nakazô had played Honzô in 1769.4 at the Nakamura theater.
Signed
Katsukawa Shunshô ga
勝川春章画
勝川春章画
Marks
Censor's seal: kiwame (hidden in costume)
改印：極
改印：極
ProvenanceNovember 1912, 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.