Actor Ichikawa Ebizō V (Danjūrō VII) in monk's garb, using a battle fan to add emphasis to his narration. Colour woodcut by Kunisada I, 1852.

  • Utagawa, Kunisada, 1786-1864.
Date:
1852
Reference:
35889i
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Description

The warrior Kumagai Jirō Naozane after having taken monastic vows to atone for his killing young Prince Atsumou, seen depicted on the hanging scroll in the memorial shrine. His shaved head and garb indicate he has renounced the way of the warrior; he is recounting the story of the battle in which he killed the prince

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Publication/Creation

Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], 1852.

Physical description

1 print : woodcut, printed in colours

Lettering

Toyokuni-ga Bears publisher's mark, censor's seal and actor's role

Reference

Wellcome Collection 35889i

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