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二代目瀬川菊之丞の雪女
Actor Segawa Kikunojô II as the Snow Woman (Yuki onna), actually Tatsu-hime
二代目瀬川菊之丞の雪女
Japanese
Edo period
1770 (Meiwa 7), 11th month
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Hosoban; 31.4 x 14 cm (12 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4331
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Clark et al., The Actor's Image (1994), #123, pl. 49 (complete triptych)
DescriptionCenter sheet of incomplete triptych.
MFA impressions: 11.18587, 21.4331
Play (Jôruri): Oyama Beniyuki no Sugao
Play (kaomise): Myôto-giku Izu no Kisewata
Theater: Ichimura
おやま紅雪素顔（おやまべにゆきのすがお）
女夫菊伊豆着綿（めおとぎくいづのきせわた）
市村
MFA impressions: 11.18587, 21.4331
Play (Jôruri): Oyama Beniyuki no Sugao
Play (kaomise): Myôto-giku Izu no Kisewata
Theater: Ichimura
おやま紅雪素顔（おやまべにゆきのすがお）
女夫菊伊豆着綿（めおとぎくいづのきせわた）
市村
Signed
Shunshô ga
春章画
春章画
Marks
Artist's seal: Rin (in jar shape)
ProvenanceDecember 1916, 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.