O-edo Nenju Gyoji Shibai - Arrive at the Theater
Artist
Adachi Ginko
(Japanese)
Publisher
Hasegawa Sumi
(Japanese)
Date1897
Mediumwoodblock print
DimensionsOverall: 35.7 × 23.8 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Judith Patt
Object number2014.007.029
Description"Oh Edo nenju Gyoji Shibai" (Annual Events of the Theatrical Year in Great Edo). A set of 25 designs, 23 by Ginko and 2 by Torii Kiyosada. "Norikomi" (Arriving). The excited Onoe kikugoro fan club members, Hiiki renchu", are cheerfully welcoming their idol as he arrives by palanquin in the theatre district. The actor's crest, "mon", is emblazoned on folding fans people are waving.Status
Not on view
1854-1888
Utagawa Hiroshige lll
1870
