Catalog record · 目録番号 64962

Ötani Hiroji III

Artist / 作者: Katsukawa Shunshō勝川春章
Date / 年代: 1773
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / honolulu
Digital image / 画像: 218 × 450 px
Published by / 公開者: 小春ユイ

Catalog note / 解説

The actor Ötani Hiroji III appears in the Nakamura-za performance of “Gohiki Kanjinchö” presented in the second month of An-nei era 2 (1773). The scene comes from the Jöruri (Puppet Theater) performance “Rottazuna Koi no Sekifuda.” He strikes a sustained pose (mie ) next to a stream. A twisted willow trunk is behind the actor; the juxtaposition makes for a satisfying composition. (from “Capturing Actor’s Spirit / Shunshö” exhibition 1/15/2009-)

Image record / 画像情報

Honolulu · c. 1776 - 1781 · honolulu

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