An actor as Fox Tadanobu overwhelming two opponents, while a sacred fire flickers in the background. Colour woodcut by Kunisada I, 1847/1852.
- Utagawa, Kunisada, 1786-1864.
- Date:
- 1847/1852
- Reference:
- 35972i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The body paint on the central figures indicates his physical prowess
Full face depiction is rare in actor portraiture
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 35972i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores