Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 89529
Actor Ötani Hiroji III
- Artist / 作者
- Ippitsusai Buncho一筆斉文調
- Date / 年代
- 1766-1773
- Medium / 技法
- 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / honolulu
- Digital record / 画像記録
- 212 × 450 px
- Source collection / 所蔵元
- Honolulu Museum of Art
- Published by / 公開者
- 朝倉レン
- Rights / 権利
- No reusable image license documented
- Attribution / 表記
- Honolulu Museum of Art
Catalog note / 解説
The Soga legend is based on a real Japanese historical event that occurred in 1193. A story of two brothers named Jürö and Gorö, the main plot is that of a vendetta. Like the Chüshingura tale depicted on other prints in this gallery, the story’s themes of honor, loyalty, and revenge made this legend a rich resource for Kabuki plays. This may be Ötani Hiroji (III) in the role of Shirobei in the Ichimura-za New Year performance of Edo no Hana Wakayagi Soga. The actor is shown during a storm beside a pine tree, lifting his rain-cap from his head in a menacing posture (mie). (from Daring Moves Exhibition, 8/1/06-) ALT TEXT This print was conserved with the support of the Robert F. Lange Foundat…
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