Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugoro is in the role of the Forty-seven Ronin leader Oboshi Yuranosuke
Artist
Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Ill)
(Japanese, 1786 - 1865)
Date1820-30
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
DimensionsOverall (sheet/image; oban tate-e): 36 x 25.7 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Judith Patt
Object number2010.028.002
DescriptionKabuki actor Onoe Kikugoro is in the role of the Forty-seven ronin leader Oboshi Yuranosuke in the play, "Kanadehon Chushingura". Dressed in kimono he kneels with his sword beside him on the floor. Top half of the print is filled with Japanese characters.Colour: multi-colour
Status
Not on view
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