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The kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjûro VII in the Shibaraku role: P.518-1937

Current Location: In storage

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The kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjûro VII in the Shibaraku role

Maker(s)

Designer: Kunimasa II, Utagawa

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Description

Surimono. Colour prints from woodblocks, with metallic pigment, blind embossing (karazuri), burnishing (tsuya-zuri), and colour applied by hand for eyes and make-up. Shikishi-ban. Signed: Kunimasa ga. Producer’s seal: Suri-kô Kozen. 1823.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1937) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1823

School or Style

Japanese
Ukiyo-e

Techniques used in production

Woodcut

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.518-1937
Primary reference Number: 182351

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 18 February 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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