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初代中村仲蔵の平時忠
Actor Nakamura Nakazô I as Taira no Tokitada
初代中村仲蔵の平時忠
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1786 (Tenmei 6), 11th month
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Hosoban; 32.5 x 14.6 cm (12 13/16 x 5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.6071
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionPlay (jôruri): Shunkan Shima Monogatari
Play (kaomise): Mutsu no Hana Izu no Hataage
Theater: Kiri
俊寛島物語（しゅんかんしまものがたり）
雪伊豆幡揚（むつのはないずのはたあげ）
桐
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. At the performance illustrated in this print, the two actors returned to their previous names. In the following month Nakazô moved to Osaka and did not return to Edo until 1788.
Play (kaomise): Mutsu no Hana Izu no Hataage
Theater: Kiri
俊寛島物語（しゅんかんしまものがたり）
雪伊豆幡揚（むつのはないずのはたあげ）
桐
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. At the performance illustrated in this print, the two actors returned to their previous names. In the following month Nakazô moved to Osaka and did not return to Edo until 1788.
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.