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「鳥井又助 三枡源之助」（初代）
Actor Mimasu Gennosuke I as Torii Matasuke
「鳥井又助 三枡源之助」（初代）
Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) (Japanese, 1786–1864)
Publisher: Kagaya Kichiemon (Kichibei) (Japanese)
Publisher: Kagaya Kichiemon (Kichibei) (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period
1832 (Tenpô 3), 7th month
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Vertical ôban; 37.8 x 25.4 cm (14 7/8 x 10 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.15203
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionLeft sheet of incomplete diptych.
MFA impressions: 11.15203 (left sheet only), 11.37809.11a-b (complete diptych)
蔓一筋加賀文台 つるひとすじかがのぶんだい
中村
MFA impressions: 11.15203 (left sheet only), 11.37809.11a-b (complete diptych)
蔓一筋加賀文台 つるひとすじかがのぶんだい
中村
Signed
Gototei Kunisada ga
五渡亭国貞画
五渡亭国貞画
Marks
Censor's seal: kiwame
改印：極
改印：極
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.