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Actor Iwai Hanshirô IV as Akoya


四代岩井半四郎のあこや
Katsukawa Shun'ei (Japanese, 1762–1819)
Japanese
Edo period
1784 (Tenmei 4), 2nd month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban; 30.5 x 13.3 cm (12 x 5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.6007
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionScene: Kagekiyo no Rôyaburi (added to the program in the 2nd month)
Play (main feature): Fude-hajime Kanjinchô (from the 1st month)
Theater: Nakamura
景清の牢破り(かげきよのろうやぶり)
筆始観進帳(ふではじめかんじんちょう)
中村
Signed Shun'ei ga
春英画
ProvenanceSpring 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright in Japan; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.