Murder Intent - Kabuki Theatre
Artist
Utagawa Kunisada Il
(Japanese, 1823 - 1880)
Date1859
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
DimensionsOverall (measurement is for two parts mounted together; 2 oban tate-e): 69.6 x 47.8 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Judith Patt
Object number2008.027.002
Descriptiondiptych; Depiction of a Kabuki scene where a man with a sword pulls a seated woman (Tanbaya Otsuta) by her obi with an intent to kill.Colour: multi-colour
Status
Not on viewUtagawa Kunisada Ill
Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Ill)
1820-30