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Ichikawa Komazō III in the Role of Kameō with Iwai Kumesaburō in the Role of Kameō's Wife, Oyasu, from the Play Shunkan futatsu omokage

1798–99
Not on view
Ichikawa Komazo III (1764–1838), part of Danjuro's troupe, became a popular actor with the nickname Hanataka ("high nose") Koshiro. (He was also known as Matsumoto Koshiro V.) This print portrays him in the role of Kameo, and Iwai Yonesaburo [Kumesasburō] plays his wife, Oyasu. Toyokuni captures the closeness of the couple, the complementary tilts of their heads suggesting that they are of one mind.

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  • Title: Ichikawa Komazō III in the Role of Kameō with Iwai Kumesaburō in the Role of Kameō's Wife, Oyasu, from the Play Shunkan futatsu omokage
  • Artist: Utagawa Toyokuni I (Japanese, 1769–1825)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: 1798–99
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions: H. 15 in. (38.1 cm); W. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1919
  • Object Number: JP1119
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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