Momonoi Wakasanosuke Drawing a Sword

Katsukawa Shunei, 1795

The print features an actor in the play Chushingura. This famous Japanese saga is about 47 samurai who avenge their master’s death. The colours are well preserved. Notice, for example, the subtle red around the eyes: this make-up identifies the figure as an actor.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-2013-6
  • Dimensionsheight 365 mm x width 249 mm
  • Physical characteristicskleurenhoutsnede

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Momonoi Wakasanosuke Drawing a Sword

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-2013-6

  • Description

    De acteur Ichikawa Omezo als Momonoi Wakasanosuke in het toneelstuk Kanadehon Chūshingura.


Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Katsukawa Shunei, Japan
    • publisher: Iwatoya Kisaburo, Japan
  • Dating

    1795

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    kleurenhoutsnede

  • Dimensions

    height 365 mm x width 249 mm


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  • Person

  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2013

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