Yui station, from the series, Fifty-three Stations along the Tokaido

citation

The print depicts the actor Iwai Kumesaburo III in the role of Shinobu, from the play “Go Taiheiki Shiraishi Banash.” Possibly the right side of a diptych formed with S2015.3.27.

Maker(s)
Artist: Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864)
Historical period(s)
Late Edo period, 1852
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and colors on paper
Dimensions
H x W (sheet): 38 × 25.5 cm (14 15/16 × 10 1/16 in)
Geography
Japan
Credit Line
Gift of Lora C. and Ralph H. Redford
Accession Number
S2015.3.26
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Print
Type

Woodblock print

Keywords
actor, Japan, Late Edo period (1716 - 1868), portrait, Tokaido, woodblock print
Provenance
Provenance information is currently unavailable
Previous Owner(s)

Dr. Scott Redford
Ralph Hubbard Redford American, 1916 - 2013

Description

The print depicts the actor Iwai Kumesaburo III in the role of Shinobu, from the play "Go Taiheiki Shiraishi Banash." Possibly the right side of a diptych formed with S2015.3.27.

Collection Area(s)
Japanese Art
Rights Statement

Copyright with museum

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