The Art Institute of Chicago
The Actor Otani Hiroji III as Kawazu no Saburo in the Play Myoto-giku Izu no Kisewata, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1770
Description
The Actor Otani Hiroji III as Kawazu no Saburo in the Play Myoto-giku Izu no Kisewata, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1770 is an internationally celebrated Color woodblock print; hosoban; from a multisheet composition created by Katsukawa Shunsho (c. 1770). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.
Provenance
Frederick William Gookin (1853–1936), Chicago; sold to Kate Sturges Buckingham (1858–1937), Chicago, June 10, 1932; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, June 10, 1932.
Dimensions
32 × 15.2 cm (12 5/8 × 6 in.)
Movement / Period
Accession No
12764
Official Citations
Curatorial Affinity Stream
Continuing the Universe of Katsukawa Shunsho 勝川 春章 Japanese, 1726-1792
Japanese (culture or style) • Japan • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries
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