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「口上 中村歌右衛門」（四代目） 「八百蔵改 三代目 関三十郎 俳名児雀」
Actors Nakamura Utaemon IV and Seki Sanjûrô III, formerly Yaozô, Greeting the Audience (kôjô)
「口上 中村歌右衛門」（四代目） 「八百蔵改 三代目 関三十郎 俳名児雀」
Japanese
Edo period
1840 (Tenpô 11), 4th month
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Vertical ôban; 35.9 x 25.5 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.38417
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionTheater: Ichimura
In addition to the shûmei (name changing) ceremony led by Nakamura Utaemon IV, the plays presented at this time were Hiragana Seisuiki and Koi Nyôbô Somewake Tazuna.
In addition to the shûmei (name changing) ceremony led by Nakamura Utaemon IV, the plays presented at this time were Hiragana Seisuiki and Koi Nyôbô Somewake Tazuna.
Signed
Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga
一勇斎国芳画
一勇斎国芳画
Marks
Censor's seal: kiwame
改印：極
改印：極
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850–d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 19, 2005)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.