Sketches of Kyogen Performances

Ise Monsui (mentioned on object), 1919

A No theatre production consists of a performance of various plays, alternating with comic intermezzos, kyogen. These are light-hearted, farcical acts that parody members of the ruling class or the clergy.

  • Artwork typebook
  • Object numberRP-P-1982-135
  • Dimensionsheight 230 mm x width 160 mm
  • Physical characteristicskleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok in zwart met kleurblokken

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Sketches of Kyogen Performances

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1982-135

  • Description

    Beige kaft met linksboven witte titelstrook waarop goudverf; 31 bladen: vier pagina`s, kalligrafie; twee pagina`s, introductie; 26 afbeeldingen, elk over twee pagina`s, van toneelstukken, met titel; twee pagina`s, nawoord; colofon. Bewaard in blauwe chitsu (uitklapbaar doosje).

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • label: ‘Isseido’ handelaar Isseido
    • collector's mark: Lugt 2228

  • Catalogue reference

    Jap Cat V 163

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Ise Monsui (mentioned on object), Nagoya
    • printer (person): Nakamura Kisaburo (mentioned on object), Nagoya
    • publisher: Mizuno Sekizo (mentioned on object), Nagoya
    • bookseller (person): Kawasei Shoten (mentioned on object), Nagoya

  • Dating

    1919

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    kleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok in zwart met kleurblokken

  • Dimensions

    height 230 mm x width 160 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

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

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1982

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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