Actor Nakamura Sukegorō 2nd as Kaminari Shōkurō in the play Hatsumombi Kuruwa Soga, performed at the Nakamura Theater from the second month of 1780
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Actor Nakamura Sukegorō 2nd as Kaminari Shōkurō in the play Hatsumombi Kuruwa Soga, performed at the Nakamura Theater from the second month of 1780

Edo period, 1780 (2nd month)

Artists

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
One panel from an ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "hosoban" pentaptych; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Shunshō ga"
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 31.4 cm x W. 14.0 cm (12 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.)

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