Japanese print of an obituary portrait of Kabuki actor Nakamura Utaemon IV (polychrome)

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Obituary portrait of Kabuki actor Nakamura Utaemon IV

Date1852

Names

Utagawa, Kunisada, 1786-1864 (artist)

Prints, Japanese (subject)

Ukiyoe (subject)

Nakamura, Utaemon IV, 1798-1852 (subject)

Format

Picture

Notes

Subject

Drama

Kabuki

Stage-setting and scenery

Portraits

Actors

Medium

Wood cuts (prints)

DimensionsLeaf size: 37 cm x 25 cm (14 9/16 in. x 9 13/16 in.)

Language

Japanese

CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberSDJPN-UTAKUN1786-OBIPOR1852-001

Country:Japan

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