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「阿古木源之丞」四代目尾上菊五郎 「橋本娘おはや」二代目尾上菊次郎
Actors Onoe Kikugorô IV as Akogi Gennojô (R) and Onoe Kikujirô II as Hashimoto's Daughter (Musume) Ohaya (L)
「阿古木源之丞」四代目尾上菊五郎 「橋本娘おはや」二代目尾上菊次郎
Japanese
Edo period
1855 (Ansei 2), 12th month
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Vertical ôban diptych; 34.5 x 48.3 cm (13 9/16 x 19 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.43725a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionProbably advance publicity for the upcoming production of Tsuru wa Chitose Suehiro Soga at the Ichimura Theater in the 3rd month of 1856 (Ansei 3). In the actual performance, the casting was changed: Akogi Gennojô was played by Bandô Hikosaburô V and Hashimoto's Daughter Ohaya by Onoe Kikugorô IV.
鶴松扇曽我（つるはちとせすえひろそが）
市村
1856、安政０３
安政3年3月の「鶴松扇曽我」では阿古木源之丞役は<5>坂東彦三郎、橋本娘おはや役は<4>尾上菊五郎が勤める。本図は予定稿ヵ。
鶴松扇曽我（つるはちとせすえひろそが）
市村
1856、安政０３
安政3年3月の「鶴松扇曽我」では阿古木源之丞役は<5>坂東彦三郎、橋本娘おはや役は<4>尾上菊五郎が勤める。本図は予定稿ヵ。
Signed
Toyokuni ga, in toshidama cartouche (on each sheet)
豊国画(年玉枠)
豊国画(年玉枠)
Marks
Censor's seals: aratame, Hare 12
No blockcutter's mark
改印：改、卯十二
彫師：なし
No blockcutter's mark
改印：改、卯十二
彫師：なし
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.