Actors as Kasugaya Tokijiro (right) and Yamanaya Urasato (left): a pair of ill-fated lovers set upon killing themselves in a love pact. Colour woodcut by Kunisada I, 1847-1853.
- Utagawa, Kunisada, 1786-1864.
- Date:
- 1847-1852
- Reference:
- 35964i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The light blue of their robes is a colour associated with death; the pair of butterflies represent their souls
Half-length figures
Publication/Creation
Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], 1847-1852.
Physical description
1 print : woodcut, printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
Toyokuni-ga
Bears publisher's mark, censor's seal and actor's role
Reference
Wellcome Collection 35964i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores