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「見立座敷狂言 三枚続」
Imaginary Scene of a Private Kabuki Performance, a Triptych (Mitate zashiki kyōgen, sanmaitsuzuki)
「見立座敷狂言 三枚続」
Japanese
Edo period
about 1821–22 (Bunsei 4–5)
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Vertical ōban triptych; 37.2 x 77 cm (14 5/8 x 30 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Langenbach in memory of Charles Hovey Pepper
Accession Number54.1537-9
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
MFA, Printed Treasures (2008), #106; Ukiyo-e shūka 14 (1981), Hiroshige list, p. 248, ōban triptych #100; Genshoku ukiyo-e dai hyakka jiten 9 (1981), #47; Suzuki, Hiroshige (1970), #86; Tanba 1965, #122
DescriptionTriptych: 54.1537 (right), 54.1538 (center), 54.1539 (left)
Signed
Ōju Utagawa Hiroshige ga (on right sheet), Utagawa Hiroshige ga (on center sheet), Ōju Hiroshige ga (on left sheet)
応需歌川広重画 歌川広重画 応需広重画
応需歌川広重画 歌川広重画 応需広重画
Provenance1954, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Langenbach to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 9, 1954)