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Ichiwaka Danjuro IX as Yasuna, a Fisherman, the Goddess Benten and the Heron Maiden
Ichiwaka Danjuro IX as Yasuna, a Fisherman, the Goddess Benten and the Heron Maiden
Ichiwaka Danjuro IX as Yasuna, a Fisherman, the Goddess Benten and the Heron Maiden

Ichiwaka Danjuro IX as Yasuna, a Fisherman, the Goddess Benten and the Heron Maiden

Date1886
Mediumink
DimensionsOverall: 35.3 × 71.8 cm (13 7/8 × 28 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LinePurchased with funds provided by Gloria and Ian Back
Object number2022.011.001
DescriptionTriptych depiction of Ichiwaka Danjuro IX, one of Japan's most famous Kabuki actors, playing four roles. From left to right: Yasuna in a pink and purple kimono holding a fan over his head, a fisherman with his trident trying to catch a carp, the Goddess Benten in red playing a lute (or biwa), and the Heron Maiden in her pink kimono and black obi, holding a large umbrella.
Status
Not on view
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