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This print is a portrait of a kabuki actor in the role of a courtesan named Usaki from the play Tsugai Chou Somete Irodori 翻蝶潤彩色
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    • The Courtesan Usaki
    • けいせゐ初咲
    Contributors
    • Gosōtei Hirosada (Artist)
    • 五粽亭廣貞 (Artist)
    Date Created
    1852
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  • Image
    • Identifier
    • Locally defined identifier
      ASUM 2008.023.008
    Note
    • Vertical chūban. Dimensions: 9 ¾ x 6 ⅞ in. (24.77 x 17.46 cm)
    • Inscription: Keisei Usagi けいせゐ初咲
    • 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

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