Catalog record · 目録番号 31004

New Plays for the Meiji Theatre

Artist / 作者: Toyohara Kunichika豊原国周
Date / 年代: 1894
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Meiji / kruml
Digital image / 画像: 2000 × 1054 px
Published by / 公開者: 水野ナギ

Catalog note / 解説

The actor Ichikawa Sandanji I as Akiyama Kiimori holding a sword amidst a conflagration. Yakiuchi no ba from a set Meijiza Shinkyogen, “New Plays for the Meiji Theatre.” Although the play is unidentified the house in the background has been set on fire in an attempt to capture the hero Kiimori. Kunichika’s best print in this genre. Published by Akiyama Buemon, 1894. Fine impression and colour. Light album backing, otherwise fine condition. Signed Toyohara Kunichika hitsu. Status: Sold

Image record / 画像情報

KRUML · 1894 · kruml

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