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Actor Ichikawa Yaozô III


三代目市川八百蔵
Possibly by: Katsukawa Shun'ei (Japanese, 1762–1819)
Possibly by: Katsukawa Shunkô (Japanese, 1743–1812)
Falsely attributed to: Tôshûsai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795)
Japanese
Edo period

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Uchiwa-e on horizontal aiban sheet; 23.6 x 26.6 cm (9 5/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.7269
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionFalse signature of Sharaku. Actor's name added by hand.
Signed False signature: Sharaku ga
Marks Collector's seal: Wakai Oyaji
ProvenanceDecember 1916, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from S. Mori; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.