The actor Sawamura Tossho II as Hayano Kanpei (left) and the onnagata actor Ichimura Kakitsu IV as Koshimoto Okaru (right)
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The actor Sawamura Tossho II as Hayano Kanpei (left) and the onnagata actor Ichimura Kakitsu IV as Koshimoto Okaru (right)

The actor Sawamura Tossho II as Hayano Kanpei (left) and the onnagata actor Ichimura Kakitsu IV as Koshimoto Okaru (right)

The actor Sawamura Tossho II as Hayano Kanpei (left) and the onnagata actor Ichimura Kakitsu IV as Koshimoto Okaru (right)

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According to the date of this print, it is likely a depiction of the actors in a dance scene from the 1863 production of Hanadehon Chushingura (The 47 Loyal Retainers).
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Creditline
Gift of Victor S.K. Houston in honor of his wife, Pinao Brickwood Houston, 1941 (11640.12)
Dimensions
Other (Mat): 50.8 x 71.1 cm (20 x 28 in.)
Display Date
1865
Medium
Ink and color on paperTechnique: Nishiki-e (Woodblock print with color blocks)
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Utagawa Kunisada / Toyokuni III
Source Id
8918

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