Japanese print of twenty-five famous Kabuki actors (polychrome)

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Twenty-five famous Kabuki actors

Date1876

Names

Morikawa, Chikashige, active 1870-1881 (artist)

Ukiyoe (subject)

Prints, Japanese (subject)

Alternate Title

25 famous Kabuki actors

FormatPicture

Notes

Triptych.
Actors' names and salaries noted along top.

Subject

GeographyCountryJapan

Medium

Wood cuts (prints)

DimensionsLeaf size: 35 cm x 23 cm (13 3/4 in. x 9 1/16 in.)
Leaf size: 35 cm x 23 cm (13 3/4 in. x 9 1/16 in.)
Leaf size: 35 cm x 24 cm (13 3/4 in. x 9 7/16 in.)
Gallery mat: 56 cm x 89 cm (22 1/16 in. x 35 1/16 in.)

Language

Japanese

CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object NumberSDJPN/OS-MORCHI1870-TWEFIV1876-001

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