Nakamura Shikan II as Tadanobu
Woodblock Print
1835 (made)
1835 (made)
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As evidenced in this work by the early 19th-century artist Hokuei, dramatic power and energy characterised the theatrical prints of Osaka. This particular design depicts the end of the Fushimi-Inari Shrine scene in Act 2 of a play staged at the Naka-za Theatre in Osaka in May 1835. The play seems to have been a version of the highly popular Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura (Yoshitsune and the 1,000 Cherry Trees). Yoshitsune parts with Lady Shizuka at the shrine and leaves with his party. A sorrowful Lady Shizuka leaves the stage, and finally Nakamura Shikan II as Tadanobu makes his exit by the hanamichi (walkway). Tadanobu here is actually a fox who will loyally accompany Lady Shizuka to Mt Yoshino.
Object details
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| Title | Nakamura Shikan II as Tadanobu (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour woodblock print |
| Brief description | Shunbaisai Hokuei: The Kabuki Actor Nakamura Shikan II, Japanese print, 1835 |
| Physical description | This print most likely depicts the end of the Fushimi-Inari Shrine scene in Act 2 of a play staged at the naka-za Theatre in Osaka in May 1935. The play seems to have been a version of the 'Yoshitsune senbon zakura' (Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees). Yoshitsune parts with Lady Shizuka at the shrine and leaves with his party. A sorrowful Lady Shizuka leaves the stage and finally Nakamura Shikan II as tadanobu makes his exit by the hanamichi or walkway. Tadanobu here is actually a fox who will loyally accompany Lady Shizuka to Mt. Yoshino. Oban size. Signature: Shunbaisai Hokuei ga. Seal: Hokuei. Publisher: Kinkado Konishi. |
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| Object history | 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. |
| Summary | As evidenced in this work by the early 19th-century artist Hokuei, dramatic power and energy characterised the theatrical prints of Osaka. This particular design depicts the end of the Fushimi-Inari Shrine scene in Act 2 of a play staged at the Naka-za Theatre in Osaka in May 1835. The play seems to have been a version of the highly popular Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura (Yoshitsune and the 1,000 Cherry Trees). Yoshitsune parts with Lady Shizuka at the shrine and leaves with his party. A sorrowful Lady Shizuka leaves the stage, and finally Nakamura Shikan II as Tadanobu makes his exit by the hanamichi (walkway). Tadanobu here is actually a fox who will loyally accompany Lady Shizuka to Mt Yoshino. |
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| Accession number | E.5016-1886 |
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| Record created | December 3, 2002 |
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