PrintsJapanese18th century

Perspective Picture of the Sakai-chō Theater, Edo (Uki-e Edo Sakai-chō shibai no zu)

mid 18th century

Artists

Rekisentei Eiri 礫川亭永理 (鳥橋斎栄里)Artist

Izumiya Ichibei 和泉屋市兵衛Publisher

Description

The print depicts interior of the Sakaichō Theater (Ukie Edo Sakai-cho Shibai no zu) with the actor (possibly Ichikawa Danjūrō the 5th) as the hero in Shibaraku coming down the ramp.

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

horizontal ōban: H. 26.2 cm x W. 38.5 cm (10 5/16 x 15 3/16 in.)

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