Actor Kawarasaki Gonjurō confronting Bando Hikosaburō as an evil official. Colour woodcut by Kunichika, 1859.
- Toyohara, Kunichika, 1835-1900.
- Date:
- Month 1, 1859
- Reference:
- 35260i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Kawarasaki Gonjurō has bared his torso, while his robe is decorated with a rope pattern; his red and yellow shirt shows him ready for action. The official is in Chinese dress
Half-length figures
Publication/Creation
Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], Month 1, 1859.
Physical description
1 print : woodcut, printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
Kunichika-ga
Bears censor's seal, actor's name and actor's role (further information has been trimmed)
Reference
Wellcome Collection 35260i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores