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Actors Nakamura Sukegorô II as Arai no Tôda (R), Segawa Kikunojô III as Sasaki's Sister Teruha (C), and Ôtani Hiroji III (L) as Egara no Heita


二代目中村助五郎 三代目瀬川菊之丞 三代目大谷広次
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
1778 (An'ei 7), 11th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Hosoban triptych; 31.4 x 42.1 cm (12 3/8 x 16 9/16 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.7146-8
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionTriptych: 21.7146 (left), 21.7147 (center), 21.7148 (right)

Play (kaomise): Sakimasu ya Mume no Kachidoki
Theater: Ichimura
開増梅隑楽(さきますやむめのかちどき)
市村
Signed Shunshô ga (on each sheet)
春章画
ProvenanceSpring 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright in Japan; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.