Kabuki actor Onoe Kikugoro in the role of samurai Hayata Hachiemon committing Seppuku
Artist
Toyohara Kunichika
(Japanese, 1835 - 1900)
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut; coloured inks
DimensionsOverall (sheet, image): 35.9 x 45.8 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LinePurchased with funds provided by Barry Till
Object number2004.017.001
DescriptionLeft panel image is of Kabuki actor, Onoe Kikugoro, depicted in the role of Hayata Hachiemon committing seppuku suicide on a boat. Right panel has standing figures on boats waving arms and weapons.Colour: blues;greens;black;red
Status
Not on view
Toyohara Kunichika
1897
Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Ill)
1820-30
