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Nakamura Fukusuke I as Kinukawa Yasaburo (L) and the onnagata actor as Oki imoto Okiku (R)
Nakamura Fukusuke I as Kinukawa Yasaburo (L) and the onnagata actor as Oki imoto Okiku (R)
Nakamura Fukusuke I as Kinukawa Yasaburo (L) and the onnagata actor as Oki imoto Okiku (R)

Nakamura Fukusuke I as Kinukawa Yasaburo (L) and the onnagata actor as Oki imoto Okiku (R)

Artist (Japanese, 1786 - 1865)
Date1853
GeographyJapan
MediumInk and color on paper Technique: Nishiki-e (Woodblock print with color blocks)
Dimensions14 1/2 x 9 15/16 in. (36.9 x 25.2 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineRenee Halbedl Estate, 1981 (29054)
Object number29054
DescriptionAccording to its date, this print likely depicts the actor Nakamura Fukusuke I as Kinukawa Yasaburo (left) and the onnagata actor as Oki imoto Okiku (right) in the 1853 performance of "Kana kyodai musume adauchi" at the Ichimura theater.
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Onnagata actor Nakamura Kamenojo I as Kiso no Oroku
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