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Japanese print of the Emperor and Empress of Japan watching a kabuki drama (polychrome)

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The Emperor and Empress of Japan watching a kabuki drama

Date1880

Names

Hashimoto, Chikanobu, 1838-1912 (artist)

Prints, Japanese (subject)

Ukiyoe (subject)

Meiji, Emperor of Japan, 1852-1912 (subject)

Shōken, Empress, consort of Meiji, Emperor of Japan, 1850-1914 (subject)

Format

Picture

Notes

Triptych: Empress on the left, actors central, Emperor on the right.

Subject

Stage-setting and scenery

Medium

Wood cuts (prints)

Number of Pages (DOD only)3

DimensionsLeaf size (Left panel): 37 cm x 25 cm (14 9/16 in. x 9 13/16 in.)
Leaf size (Central panal): 37 cm x 25 cm (14 9/16 in. x 9 13/16 in.)
Leaf size (Right panel): 37 cm x 25 cm (14 9/16 in. x 9 13/16 in.)
Gallery mat: 82 cm x 115 cm (32 5/16 in. x 45 1/4 in.)

Language

CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberSDJPN/OS-HASCHI1838-EMPAND1880-001

Country:Japan

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