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Woodblock Print

Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woodblock print depicting an actor in blue and yellow costume.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woodblock print on paper
Brief description
Woodblock print by Utagawa Hirosada (c.1819-1865), Japan
Physical description
Woodblock print depicting an actor in blue and yellow costume.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.1cm
  • Width: 12.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
「慈悲蔵」
Object history
Actor portrayinf the charcater Oguri Hangwan.
Purchased from S. M. Franck & Co., accessioned in 1886. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Collection
Accession number
E.2983-1886

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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