Dancing with Butterflies - Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugoro V in the role of Abe Yasuna
Artist
Toyohara Kunichika
(Japanese, 1835 - 1900)
Date1897
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut, colour
DimensionsOverall (sheet; width: 3 sections mounted together;): 36.8 x 72.5 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Judith Patt
Object number2012.015.011 a-c
DescriptionKabuki Actor Onoe Kikugoro V is depicted acting in the role of sickly Abe Yasuna dancing with butterflies. He gazes upwards at two butterflies at top right and holds a fan in his right proper hand. Part of a musical instrument can be seen at the top left corner of the print.Status
Not on view
Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Ill)
1820-30
1890 - 1910
