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The Kabuki Actors Iwai Shijaku I and Bando Jutaro

Woodblock Print
1832 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print depicting two kabuki actors. The right hand figure has emerged from a cave and is dressed in black robes edged in red and green and tied with a dark blue sash with some gold decoration. Under the figure's left arm is a sword and with their right hand they shine a light on the second figure. This figure wears a blue and white striped cloak with pink lining over a short grey checked robe tied with a blue and white striped sash. With his right hand he holds a large disc in front of his face to shield himself from the light shining on him. Both the left and right corners of the print are inscribed with text and stamped with red seals.


Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Kabuki Actors Iwai Shijaku I and Bando Jutaro
Materials and techniques
Woodblock print on paper
Brief description
The Kabuki Actors Iwai Shijaku I and Bando Jutaro. Woodblock print by Shunbaisai Hokuei.
Physical description
Print depicting two kabuki actors. The right hand figure has emerged from a cave and is dressed in black robes edged in red and green and tied with a dark blue sash with some gold decoration. Under the figure's left arm is a sword and with their right hand they shine a light on the second figure. This figure wears a blue and white striped cloak with pink lining over a short grey checked robe tied with a blue and white striped sash. With his right hand he holds a large disc in front of his face to shield himself from the light shining on him. Both the left and right corners of the print are inscribed with text and stamped with red seals.
Dimensions
  • Height: 37.2cm
  • Width: 50.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Shunkôsai Hokuei' (Signed)
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.3873-1916

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Record createdDecember 8, 1998
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