Catalog record · 目録番号 64961

Ötani Hiroji III as Söma Tarö Yoshikado

Artist / 作者: Katsukawa Shunshō勝川春章
Date / 年代: 1772
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / honolulu
Digital image / 画像: 207 × 450 px
Published by / 公開者: 朱雀ハル

Catalog note / 解説

The actor Ötani Hiroji III appears in the role of the samurai, Sömatarö Yoshikado in the kaomise production, “Edo Katagi Hikeya Tsunasaka,” given at the Ichimura-za Theater in 1772. He holds a banner in one hand and his unsheathed sword in the other. Hiroji III was a very successful actor of aragoto (rough style) roles. (from “Capturing Actor’s Spirit / Shunshö” exhibition 1/15/2009-)

Image record / 画像情報

Honolulu · 1772 · honolulu

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