Japanese print of actor in costume with bird feathers (polychrome)

IIIF

Osan (spirit of the bird) from the Kabuki play "The thirty-six immortals" : flyer advertising an upcoming production

Datebetween 1850 and 1860

Names

Utagawa, Kunisada, 1786-1864 (artist)

Ukiyoe (subject)

Prints, Japanese (subject)

Format

Picture

Notes

Dates estimated.

Subject

Drama

Portraits

Stage-setting and scenery

Kabuki

Country:Japan

Medium

Wood cuts (prints)

DimensionsLeaf size: 37 cm x 26 cm (14 9/16 in. x 10 1/4 in.)
Gallery mat: 61 cm x 46 cm (24 in. x 18 1/8 in.)

Extent

1 leaf

Language

Japanese

CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberSDJPN-UTAKUN1786-OSASPI1850-001

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