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Actors Arashi Sangorô II and Segawa Kikunojô III as Mandarin Ducks


二代目嵐三五郎と三代目瀬川菊之丞の鴛鴦
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1775 (An'ei 4), 11th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Double hosoban; 33 x 30.5 cm (13 x 12 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4089
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné MFA, Printed Treasures (2008), #68; Hizô Ukiyo-e taikan 4, V&A Mus. I (1989), p. 229, reference photo; Ukiyo-e shuka 15 (TNM, 1980), fig. 29; TNM Ukiyo-e cat. 1 (1960), #979; Ukiyo-e taisei 5 (1930), #171; Gookin cat. #138
DescriptionMFA impressions: 11.14861, 21.4089, 54.235

Play: Hana-zumô Genji-biiki
Theater: Nakamura
花相撲源氏張膽(はなずもうげんじびいき)
中村
Signed Shunshô ga
春章画
ProvenanceFebruary 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from J. Clarence Webster Collection; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.