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Actor Segawa Kikunojô II as the Snow Woman (Yuki onna), actually Tatsu-hime


二代目瀬川菊之丞の雪女実は辰姫
Ippitsusai Bunchô (Japanese, active about 1765–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1770 (Meiwa 7), 11th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban; 29.3 x 13.2 cm (11 9/16 x 5 3/16 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4685
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Hizô Ukiyo-e taikan/Ukiyo-e Masterpieces in European Collections 13 (1991), p. 122 (reference photo of ex-Vever impression); Ukiyo-e shûka 14 (1981), Bunchô list, #165
DescriptionMFA impressions: 21.4685, 54.489

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 Ippitsusai Bunchô ga
一筆齊文調画
Marks Artist's seal: Mori uji
ProvenanceAugust 1919, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frederick W. Gookin; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.