Catalog record · 目録番号 89529
Actor Ötani Hiroji III
Catalog note / 解説
The Soga legend is based on a real Japanese historical event that occurred in 1193. A story of two brothers named Jürö and Gorö, the main plot is that of a vendetta. Like the Chüshingura tale depicted on other prints in this gallery, the story’s themes of honor, loyalty, and revenge made this legend a rich resource for Kabuki plays. This may be Ötani Hiroji (III) in the role of Shirobei in the Ichimura-za New Year performance of Edo no Hana Wakayagi Soga. The actor is shown during a storm beside a pine tree, lifting his rain-cap from his head in a menacing posture (mie). (from Daring Moves Exhibition, 8/1/06-) ALT TEXT This print was conserved with the support of the Robert F. Lange Foundat…
Image record / 画像情報
Honolulu · c. 1769 - 1770 · honolulu
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