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Actor Nakamura Sukegorô II as Hanaregoma Chôkichi


二代目中村助五郎の放駒長吉
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1765 (Meiwa 2), 1st month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban; 32.3 x 14.5 cm (12 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4098
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionPlay: Iro Jôgo Mikumi Soga
Theater: Ichimura
色上戸三組曽我(いろじょうごみくみそが)
市村

According to Kabuki Nendaiki, Sukegorô played opposite Ôtani Hiroemon as Nuregami Chôgorô, to great acclaim.
Signed ... ga
Marks Artist's seal: Rin (in jar shape)
ProvenanceNovember 1912, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.