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Actor Iwai Hanshirô IV as a Puppeteer, in a Dance of Seven Changes


四代岩井半四郎の傀儡子(七変化の内)
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1773 (An'ei 2), 8th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban; 31.5 x 14.8 cm (12 3/8 x 5 13/16 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4230
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionPlay (second feature. jôruri): Mitsu Ôgi Kumoi no Tsuki (added to the program in the 8th month)
Play (main feature) Keisei Kataokayama
Theater: Nakamura
三扇雲井の月みつおうぎくもいのつき
Signed Shunshô ga
春章画
ProvenancePurchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from W. L. Keane collection (#49); December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.