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Actor Ôtani Tomoemon I as the Servant (Genan) Teisuke, Actually (Jitu wa) Musashi Tarô Okiyo (L)


初代大谷友右衛門の下男定助実は武蔵太郎興世
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1777 (An'ei 6), 11th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban; 31.2 x 15.2 cm (12 5/16 x 6 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4153
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionLeft sheet of incomplete diptych.

MFA impressions: 21.4153 (left sheet only), 54.426-7 (complete diptych)

Play (kaomise): Masakado Kamuri no Hatsuyuki
Theater: Nakamura
将門冠初雪(まさかどかむりのはつゆき)
中村
Signed Shunshô ga
春章画
Marks Unidentified collector's seal
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.