Torii Kiyosada,
Japanese,
(1844–1901)
Annual Events of Great Edo's Theatrical Year, 1897
Ink and colors on paper
14 1/8 x 9 3/8 in. (36 x 24 cm)
Annual Events of Great Edo's Theatrical Year, 1897
Ink and colors on paper
14 1/8 x 9 3/8 in. (36 x 24 cm)
Object Type:
Print
Technique:
Wood-block Printing
Period:
Meiji (Japan, 1869-1912)
Credit Line:
Purchased with funds from the Aoki Endowment for Japanese Arts and Cultures
Accession Number:
2019.1.1
Alternate Title:
O-edo Nenju Gyoji Shibai - Okina Watashi
Commentary
Annual Events of the Theatrical Year in Great Edo: a set of 25 dsigns, 23 by Ginko and 2 by Torii Kiyosada. The series depicts some interesting customs and stage props connected to kabuki theaters. See also Ginko Adachi's works: 2018.1.50, 2018.1.55, 2018.1.56.
Marks
The works bears the signature of the artist, "Torii Kiyosada", and the seal, "Kiyosada".
Medium
ink and colors on paper
Object Description
Three masked figures, placed in a triangular composition, are depicted. The two lower figures wear costumes decorated with white cranes. Each figure carries a fan.
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