Japanese print of characters from Kabuki plays (polychrome)

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Characters from Kabuki plays

Dateapproximately 1870

Names

Taiso, Yoshitoshi, 1839-1892 (artist)

Prints, Japanese (subject)

Ukiyoe (subject)

Format

Picture

Notes

Triptych.
Library has two panels of triptych.

Subject

Stage-setting and scenery

Country:Japan

Medium

Wood cuts (prints)

DimensionsLeaf size: 36 cm x 25 cm (14 3/16 in. x 9 13/16 in.)
Leaf size: 36 cm x 25 cm (14 3/16 in. x 9 13/16 in.)

Extent

2 leaves

Language

Japanese

CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberSDJPN-TAIYOS1839-CHAFRO1870-001

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