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Actor Ichikawa Omezō I and a Woman, from a series of actors in private life

Actor Ichikawa Omezō I and a Woman, from a series of actors in private life

酒盃を手にした初代市川男女蔵と美人

Utagawa Toyokuni I (Japanese, 1769–1825)
Publisher: Iwatoya Chō (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

about 1798–99 (Kansei 10–11)

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Vertical nagaban; 52.4 x 19.5 cm (20 5/8 x 7 11/16 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number21.6247

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné The series: Ukiyo-e taikei 9 (1976), #s 23-4 (this design mentioned on p. 119 but not illustrated)

Description

Signed Toyokuni ga
豊国画

ProvenanceJune 23, 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding at Sotheby's; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.