Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Jôheida Sadamori

「市川門之助」　（二代市川門之助の上平太貞盛）

Torii Kiyonaga (Japanese, 1752–1815)

Japanese

Edo period

1777 (An'ei 6), 11th month

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

Dimensions Hosoban; 30.2 x 13.9 cm (11 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)

Credit Line Anonymous gift

Accession NumberRES.41.3

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Chiba Museum, Torii Kiyonaga (2007), list #301 (no photo); Ukiyo-e shûka 2 (1985), list #346; Hirano, Kiyonaga (1939), #76, pl. IV

DescriptionUnidentified publisher's mark.

Play (Jôruri): Ishiyamadera Momiji no Nishikie
Theater: Nakamura
石山寺紅葉錦画
中村

Signed Kiyonaga ga
清長画

Provenance1940, anonymous gift to the MFA (in compliance with Chie Hirano's wish). (Accession date: June 13, 1940)