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Actor Nakamura Tomijûrô I as a Female Narihira, from a Dance of Seven Changes


初代中村富十郎の杜若女業平(七変化の内)
Katsukawa Shunkô (Japanese, 1743–1812)
Japanese
Edo period
1778 (An'ei 7), 9th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban; 31.7 x 13.9 cm (12 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.6105
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionOne sheet of incomplete polyptych.

MFA impressions: 11.18320, 21.6105

Play (Dance of Seven Changes): Kurikaesu Shichiyô Kagami
Theater: Ichimura

Nakamura Tomijûrô I in a farewell performance before his return to Kamigata. The seven roles were: (1) Court lady (Kanjo); (2) Hobbyhorse dance (Harukoma); (3) Maiden (Musume), with announcement of his departure; (4) Iris dance of the female Narihira; (5) Doll festival doll playing a drum; (6) Old man of the mountains (Yamagatsu); and (7) Lion dance (Shakkyô).

繰返七容鏡(くりかえすしちようかがみ)
市村
Signed Shunkô ga
春好画
ProvenanceSpring 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.