Actors Kanô Minshi I as Jûemon's Wife (Nyôbô) Omume (R), Arashi Kanjûrô I as Majima Daisuke (C), and Arashi Kichisaburô II as Takaseya Jûemon (L)
Shun'yôsai Hokkei
(Japanese, active 1818–1824)
Shunkôsai Hokushû
(Japanese, active 1810–1832)
Shôhonya Seishichi (Honsei)
(Japanese)
1817 (Bunka 14), 1st month
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
DimensionsVertical ôban triptych; 37.5 x 75.5 cm (14 3/4 x 29 3/4 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number11.35416-8
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ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 – d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
Shun'yôsai Shunshi
1826 (Bunsei 9), 4th month
Shun'yôsai Shunshi
1827 (Bunsei 10), intercalary 6th month
Shun'yôsai Shunshi
1827 (Bunsei 10), intercalary 6th month
Totoya Hokkei
Totoya Hokkei
about 1834–35 (Tenpô 5–6)
Totoya Hokkei
about 1834–35 (Tenpô 5–6)
Totoya Hokkei
about 1834–35 (Tenpô 5–6)
Totoya Hokkei
about 1834–35 (Tenpô 5–6)