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Actor Yamashita Mangiku as a Singing Nun (Uta bikuni)


山下万菊の歌びくに
Katsukawa Shunkaku (Japanese, active about 1789–1801)
Publisher: Harimaya Shinshichi (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period
1791 (Kansei 3), 4th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban; 31.4 x 13.8 cm (12 3/8 x 5 7/16 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.6177
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionPlay (shosa): Hanafubuki Fuji no Sugegasa
Play (main feature): Hatsu Midori Saiwai Soga
Theater: Kawarazaki
花吹雪富士管笠(はなふぶきふじのすげがさ)
初緑幸曽我(はつみどりさいわいそが)
河原崎
1791、辛亥、寛政03、04・15
Signed Shunkaku ga
Marks Censor's seal: kiwame
改印:極
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.