Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 31004

New Plays for the Meiji Theatre

Artist / 作者: Toyohara Kunichika豊原国周
Date / 年代: 1894
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Meiji / kruml
Digital record / 画像記録: 2000 × 1054 px
Source collection / 所蔵元: Japanese Prints London
Published by / 公開者: 水野ナギ
Rights / 権利: No commercial-app permission documented
Attribution / 表記: Japanese Prints London

Catalog note / 解説

The actor Ichikawa Sandanji I as Akiyama Kiimori holding a sword amidst a conflagration. Yakiuchi no ba from a set Meijiza Shinkyogen, “New Plays for the Meiji Theatre.” Although the play is unidentified the house in the background has been set on fire in an attempt to capture the hero Kiimori. Kunichika’s best print in this genre. Published by Akiyama Buemon, 1894. Fine impression and colour. Light album backing, otherwise fine condition. Signed Toyohara Kunichika hitsu. Status: Sold

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