An octopus in formal dress kneels, surrounded by gifts from his fans, and makes a speech of thanks. Colour woodcut by Yoshitora, early 1870s.
- Utagawa, Yoshitora, active 1850-1870.
- Date:
- [early 1870s]
- Reference:
- 37754i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
A parody of prints of actors delivering a speech to their fans from the stage, commonly the speeches announced name changes and gave thanks for their support
Publication/Creation
Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], [early 1870s]
Physical description
1 print : woodcut, printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
Yoshitora-ga
Bears publisher's mark, censor's seal and set title
The text of the given speech is above the octopus
Notes
Burlesque, the octopus's speech
Reference
Wellcome Collection 37754i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores