Catalog record · 目録番号 5275

Sugawara's Secrets of Calligraphy

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)歌川国貞（三代歌川豊国）
Date / 年代: 1832
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / kruml
Digital image / 画像: 2085 × 1776 px
Published by / 公開者: 小春ユイ

Catalog note / 解説

An aizuri-e ( with red lightning ) fan print showing the actor Bando Mitsugoro IV as Kan Shojo in the play Sugawara denju tenarai kagami, “Sugawara’s Secrets of Calligraphy” performed at the Nakamura Theatre, 5/1832. This is the Mt Tempai scene where Kan Shojo, in a rage, transforms himself into a demon surrounded by a thunderbolt. A famous scene, indeed the play was repeated at another theatre just four months later. Published by Ibaya Sensaburo, 1832. Rare: Most probably the only impression extant of this fine design. Fine impression. Minimal soil and trimmed to fan shape. Signed Kunisada ga. Status: Sold

Image record / 画像情報

KRUML · 1832 · kruml

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