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

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

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.