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Actor Segawa Kikunojô III as Sakura-hime


三代目瀬川菊之丞の桜姫
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1775 (An'ei 4), 8th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban; 30.4 x 13.8 cm (11 15/16 x 5 7/16 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4218
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionLeft sheet of incomplete diptych.

MFA impressions: 11.18696VR (11.18696, 11.18714), 21.4218 (left sheet only)

Play (jôruri): Taki no Ito Yuragu Tama-no-o
Play (main feature): Hirugaesu Gunbai Momiji
Theater: Ichimura
滝糸動玉緒(たきのいとゆらぐたまのお)
翻軍配紅葉(ひるがえすぐんばいもみじ)
市村
Signed Shunshô ga
春章画
ProvenancePurchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from W. L. Keane collection (#24); December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.