The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as the Spirit of Joro-gumo (Harlot Spider) Disguised as the Maiko Tsumagiku (?), in the Play Shitenno Tonoi no Kisewata (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1781 (?)

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Artist

Katsukawa Shunsho

Title

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as the Spirit of Joro-gumo (Harlot Spider) Disguised as the Maiko Tsumagiku (?), in the Play Shitenno Tonoi no Kisewata (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1781 (?)

Place

Japan (Artist's nationality:)

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1776–1786

Medium

Color woodblock print; hosoban

Dimensions

32.3 × 15.3 cm (12 11/16 × 6 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Donnelley

Reference Number

1971.482

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