An actor applying face paint for the heroic role of Yanone Gorō. Colour woodcut by Gyokushō, 189-.
- Kawabata, Gyokushō, 1842-1913.
- Date:
- [between 1890 and 1899]
- Reference:
- 37632i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The giant arrow lying behind the actor figures in this role: the character sharpens it in preparation for avenging his family honour
Publication/Creation
Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], [between 1890 and 1899]
Physical description
1 print : woodcut, printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
Gyokushō manga
The text above is by an unidentified calligrapher
Reference
Wellcome Collection 37632i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores