Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Moon: The actor Ichikawa Sansho (Ichikawa Danjuro IX) in the role of the pirate Kezori Kuemon, from the series Snow, Moon and Flowers (Setsu gekka no uchi), 1890
Woodblock print
Signed: Oju Yoshitoshi ga and sealed Taiso
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon
Date: 1890
Signed: Oju Yoshitoshi ga and sealed Taiso
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon
Date: 1890
Vertical oban, triptych:
36.8 x 24.8 cm. (14 ½ x 9 ¾ in.)
36.8 x 24.8 cm. (14 ½ x 9 ¾ in.)
Good impression and colour, some toning overall, rubbing and slight soiling to each sheet, restorations to edges and corners, some wormholes restored.
£ 4,600.00
This striking design depicts the actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX playing the role of the Nagasaki pirate Kezori Kueimon; the hero of the drama Koi Minato Hakata no Hitofushi. Wearing an...
This striking design depicts the actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX playing the role of the Nagasaki pirate Kezori Kueimon; the hero of the drama Koi Minato Hakata no Hitofushi. Wearing an elaborate Chinese-style costume, he stands imposingly on the prow of his boat whilst performing the highlight of this play - the ferocious "staring at the sea" pose (Shiomi no mie) - a unique mie created by Ichikawa Danjuro IX for the role of Kezori Kueimon.
For another impression in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, go to:
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/102617/ichikawa-danje-reÑ-ix-as-kezori-kuemon
For another impression in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, go to:
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/102617/ichikawa-danje-reÑ-ix-as-kezori-kuemon