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Nakayama Kojûrô VI as Chôbei, an Izu Pilgrim, actually Osada no Tarô Kagemune


六代目中山小十郎の伊豆の順礼長兵衛実は長田の太郎景宗
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1785 (Tenmei 5), 11th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban; 32.3 x 14.9 cm (12 11/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.6065
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionPlay (kaomise): Yuki Motsu Take Furisode Genji
Theater: Nakamura
雪持竹振袖源氏(ゆきもつたけふりそでげんじ)
中村

The actor Nakamura Nakazô I used the name Nakayama Kojûrô VI from 1785.11 to 1786.11 (during this time, the name Nakamura Nakazô was used by his adopted son Nakamura Mansaku).
Signed (seal only)
Marks Artist's seal: Rin (in jar shape)
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.