Moon: The actor Ichikawa Sansho (Ichikawa Danjuro IX) in the role of the pirate Kezori Kuemon, from the series Snow, Moon and Flowers (Setsu gekka no uchi), 1890
Woodblock print
Signed: Oju Yoshitoshi ga and sealed Taiso
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon
Date: 1890
Vertical oban, triptych:
36.8 x 24.8 cm. (14 ½ x 9 ¾ in.)
Good impression and colour, some toning overall, rubbing and slight soiling to each sheet, restorations to edges and corners, some wormholes restored.
This striking design depicts the actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX playing the role of the Nagasaki pirate Kezori Kueimon; the hero of the drama Koi Minato Hakata no Hitofushi. Wearing an...
This striking design depicts the actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX playing the role of the Nagasaki pirate Kezori Kueimon; the hero of the drama Koi Minato Hakata no Hitofushi. Wearing an elaborate Chinese-style costume, he stands imposingly on the prow of his boat whilst performing the highlight of this play - the ferocious "staring at the sea" pose(Shiomi no mie) - a unique mie created by Ichikawa Danjuro IX for the role of Kezori Kueimon.
