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三代目瀬川菊之丞の小なみ
Actor Segawa Kikunojô III as Konami
三代目瀬川菊之丞の小なみ
Kitao Shigemasa (Japanese, 1739–1820)
Japanese
Edo period
1773 (An'ei 2), 9th month
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (benizuri-e); ink and limited color on paper
Dimensions
Hosoban; 30.5 x 13.5 cm (12 x 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.5866
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Version by Shunshô: Katsukawa Shunshô (Ôta Mus. cat., 2016), #20 (complete diptych)
DescriptionAn identical design signed by Shunshô is the left sheet of incomplete diptych, with a right sheet showing Onoe Kikugorô I as Tonase. This print may be a pirate edition of the one by Shunshô.
Play: Kanadehon Chûshingura
Theater: Ichimura
仮名手本忠臣蔵（かなでほんちゅうしんぐら）
市村
Play: Kanadehon Chûshingura
Theater: Ichimura
仮名手本忠臣蔵（かなでほんちゅうしんぐら）
市村
Signed
Kitao Shigemasa ga
北尾重政画
北尾重政画
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.