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The kabuki actors Ichikawa Danjûrô VII and Iwai Kumesaburô II with a geisha: P.619-1937

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The kabuki actors Ichikawa Danjûrô VII and Iwai Kumesaburô II with a geisha

Maker(s)

Designer: Utayoshi, Ukiyo

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Description

Surimono. Colour prints from woodblocks, with metallic pigment, blind embossing (karazuri), and burnishing (tsuya-zuri) on the black lantern and shoes. Shikishi-ban. Signed: Ukiyo Uta yoshi. Seals: Uta, Yoshi. Producer’s seal: Tani Seikô. 1830.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1830

School or Style

Japanese
Ukiyo-e

Techniques used in production

Colour printing
Woodcut

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.619-1937
Primary reference Number: 182422

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 February 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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