EditorialThe Actor Nakamura Juzo II as Akita Jonosuke in the Play Onna Aruji Hatsuyuki no Sekai, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1773. Katsukawa Shunsho ?? ??; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1768-1778. Dimensions: 30 x 14.4 cm (11 13/16 x 5 1...
EditorialThe Actor Matsumoto Koshiro III as Akita Jonosuke in the Play Kawaranu Hanasakae Hachi no Ki, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1769. Ippitsusai Buncho; Japanese, active c. 1755-90. Date: 1764-1774. Dimensions: 31.9 x 14.8 cm (12...
Editorial"Large Head" Portrait (Okubi-e) of the Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Akita Jonosuke Yoshikage in a "Shibaraku" Role, from the play Mieiko Nori no Hachi no Ki (Memorial Service for St. Nichiren: A Model of "The Potted Trees"), Performed at the Kawarazaki Th...