PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Segawa Kikujirō AS A WOMAN

Edo period, circa 1790-1795

Artists

Katsukawa ShunkōArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Shunkō ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 35.1 cm x W. 24.5 cm (13 13/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

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Kitao Masanobu 北尾政演, Mid Edo period, 1784

Detached Preface from a large accordion-fold printed book; ink on paper

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Actor Ichikawa Ebizō as Takemura Sadanoshin from the Play "Koi Nyobo Somewake Tazuna - Yoshitsune Senbon-Zakura" (Kawarazaki-za)

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Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink, color and mica on paper, with printed signature reading "Tōshūsai Sharaku ga"

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