Description
This print is a portrait of a kabuki actor in the role of a character named Umanori Komakichi from the play Tsugai Chou Somete Irodori 翻蝶潤彩色.
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Details
Title
- Umanori Komakichi
- 馬のり駒吉
Contributors
- Gosōtei Hirosada (Artist)
- 五粽亭 廣貞 (Artist)
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
1852
Resource Type
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Identifier
- Identifier TypeLocally defined identifierIdentifier ValueASUM 2008.023.007
Note
- Vertical chūban. Dimensions: 15 x 12 in. (38.10 x 30.48 cm)
- Inscription: Umanori Komakichi 馬のり駒吉
- Artist’s signature: Hirosada 廣貞
- Gosōtei Hirosada, also known as Konishi Hirosada 小西 廣貞, Gorakutei Hirosada 五楽亭廣貞 and Utagawa Hirosada 歌川廣貞, was active between the years 1819-1863. He lived in Osaka and is known for his portraits of the stars of the Osaka theater world.
- Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter
- This print is also held by Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto and the Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum in Tokyo
