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Actors Nakamura Nakazô I as Yamaoka no Saburô and Segawa Kikunojô II as Tamagiku


初代中村仲蔵の山岡三郎、二代目瀬川菊之丞の玉菊
Ippitsusai Bunchô (Japanese, active about 1765–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1769 (Meiwa 6), 11th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban; 31 x 14.7 cm (12 3/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4728
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionPlay (shosa): Momiji Kumo Nishiki no Tsuri Yogi (Maple Clouds: A Brocade of Coverlets Hung Up)
Play: Kawaranu Hana Sakae Hachi-no-ki (The Ever-Blooming Potted Tree)
Theater: Nakamura
常花栄鉢木(かわらぬはなさかえはちのき)
中村
Signed Ippitsusai Bunchô ga
一筆齊文調画
Marks Artist's seal: Mori uji
ProvenanceDecember 1912, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from L. E. Charnley; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.