The General Yoshitsune Minamoto Played by the Actor Kaharazaki Sansho
Artist
Toyohara Kunichika
(Japanese, 1835 - 1900)
Date1872
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
DimensionsOverall (The sheet measures 36.9 x 24.6): 35.9 x 23.5 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGiven in memory of Ruth Sharp by the members of the Volunteer Committee
Object number1991.024.003
DescriptionAn actor portraying a samurai wearing an ornate costume and dragon headdress; he holds a sword over his right shoulder; calligraphy appears in four panels in the upper regiion of the print; in the background there is a mountain landscapeStatus
Not on viewToyohara Kunichika
Toyohara Kunichika
1897
Toyohara Kunichika
Toyohara Kunichika