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「白井権八」初代坂東竹三郎 「長兵衛弟長吉」初代河原崎権十郎
Actors Bandô Takesaburô I as Shirai Gonpachi (R) and Kawarazaki Gonjûrô I as Chôbei's Younger Brother (Otôto) Chôkichi (L)
「白井権八」初代坂東竹三郎 「長兵衛弟長吉」初代河原崎権十郎
Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) (Japanese, 1786–1864)
Publisher: Maruya Seijirô (Marusei, Jukakudô) (Japanese)
Publisher: Maruya Seijirô (Marusei, Jukakudô) (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period
1855 (Ansei 2), 3rd month
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Vertical ôban diptych; 35.4 x 49.3 cm (13 15/16 x 19 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.43732a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionPlay: Kagami no Ura Hiyoku no Hanatori
Theater: Kawarazaki
鏡模様比翼花鳥（かがみのうらひよくのはなとり）
河原崎
1855、安政０２
Theater: Kawarazaki
鏡模様比翼花鳥（かがみのうらひよくのはなとり）
河原崎
1855、安政０２
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 3
No blockcutter's mark
改印：改、卯三
彫師：なし
No blockcutter's mark
改印：改、卯三
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.