Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin

by Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

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Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin by Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin

From the Uchida Publisher Archives - We were fortunate to purchase a wonderful collection of 20th century prints directly from the archives of the Uchida Art Company of Kyoto. The classic 20th century prints offered in our auction from this collection are all first edition prints of various designs released by the Uchida company in the mid-20th century. These first edition prints are unusual to come by in a nice group as they were generally sold off as they were produced. This excellent collection was held back and recently sold from the Uchida archives. These prints are a nice opportunity to collect a lovely 20th century print, or perfect as reasonably priced gifts. Don't miss out on these prints, once they sell out, we won't have them again!

Comments - Fantastic portrait of Ichikawa Ebizo (formerly Ichikawa Danjuro V) as Takemura Sadanoshin in the kabuki play "Koi Nyobo Somewake Tazuna." Sadanoshin was engaged by a nobleman as a Noh drama instructor, but he was dismissed over the misconduct of his daughter Shigenoi, who served as a lady's maid and wet-nurse. He takes the dishonor to his family so seriously that while giving his master final instruction in the famous Noh play "Dojoji," he commits suicide while hiding under the temple bell. He looks forward with a slightly anxious expression, his eyes wide and eyebrows raised, the open corner of his upraised lips showing the inside of his mouth. He clasps his hands nervously before him, as if about to make a great pronouncement. The colors of his robe and kamishimo contrast nicely with the light green mica ground. A real Sharaku masterwork.

Artist - Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

Image Size - 7 1/4" x 5 1/8" + margins as shown

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.

Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin by Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)
Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin by Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

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