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初代坂東三津五郎の与作、初代中村野塩の小万
Actors Bandô Mitsugorô I as Yosaku and Nakamura Noshio I as Koman
初代坂東三津五郎の与作、初代中村野塩の小万
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1772 (Meiwa 9/An'ei 1), 4th month
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Hosoban; 32.6 x 15.5 cm (12 13/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4332
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CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionThe crest on the female figure is that of Nakamura Tomijûrô, but according to a program for the play, 11.27191, the part of Koman was played by Nakamura Noshio. Tomijûrô was also in the play, as Sakuragi in a Dôjô-ji scene.
Play: Koi Nyôbô Somewake Tazuna
Play (main feature): Hatsu Akebono NIwatori Soga
Theater: Morita
恋女房染分手綱（こいにょうほうそめわけたつな）
初曙鶏曽我（はつあけぼのにわとりそが）
森田
Play: Koi Nyôbô Somewake Tazuna
Play (main feature): Hatsu Akebono NIwatori Soga
Theater: Morita
恋女房染分手綱（こいにょうほうそめわけたつな）
初曙鶏曽我（はつあけぼのにわとりそが）
森田
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.