Actor Iwai Hanshiró IV as the Pilgrim Otoma

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Actor Iwai Hanshiró IV as the Pilgrim Otoma

四代目岩井半四郎の巡礼おとま

Tôshûsai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795)
Publisher: Tsutaya Jûzaburô (Kôshodô) (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

1794 (Kansei 6), 11th month

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

Dimensions Hosoban; 32 x 15 cm (12 5/8 x 5 7/8 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number21.7263

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné TNM, Sharaku (2011), #131; Dai Sharaku ten (1995), #100; Ukiyo-e shûka 11 (1979), list #115

DescriptionPlay: Matsu wa Misao Onna Kusunoki
Theater: Kawarazaki
松貞婦女楠（まつはみさおおんなくすのき）
河原崎

Signed Tôshûsai Sharaku ga
東洲斎写楽画

Marks Censor's seal: kiwame
改印：極

ProvenanceFormerly in the Sumitomo collection; June 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Yamanaka & Co.; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.