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I recently purchased 7 Japanese actor prints by Kunisada because I liked the price and the condition. The one below has good green color (fades to blue when exposed to light for any length of time) for a print nearly 200 years old.

I think I have it pretty well figured out. The actors are Seki Sanjuro II and Yamashina Jinkichi (dog). It is from a play performed in the 9th lunar month of 1826. Of the 5 roles in the "Kaesu Gaesu Onagori no Ôtsue", I think Seki Sanjuro is playing the footman.

Can anyone confirm my research from the text in the print? Many thanks for your help.

Cheers,
Stan

Relevant inscriptions to your question;
いぬ　 -　Dog
山科甚吉　 -　Yamashina JInkichi

御名残大津繪　 -　Go-nagori Ǒtsu-e
関三十郎　　　 -　Seki Sanjurō
所作事の内座頭　-　Leading actor in the dance play

With regards,
I.Nagy

Dear I. Nagy,

Thank you for your time and help. I appreciate it.

Fortunately, there is a fair amount of information to be gleaned online about this print. I have others wherein I was unable to find any information and will be looking for help from the forum.

Cheers,
Stan

Some additional info. This actor print was designed by Utagawa Kunisada (1789-1865) and published by Matsumura Tatsuemon in 1826, 9th lunar month. The kabuki actors are Seki Sanjûrô II (1786-1839) as the blind masseur (zatô) and Yamashina Jinkichi IV (dates unknown) as the dog (ime) in the 5-role hengemono entitled "Kaesu gaesu Onagori no Ôtsue", performed in Edo (Tokyo), Nakamura theatre.

Guy.

URL Title :Kabuki 21: Seki Sanjûrô II

Guy,

Thanks for that information. I was working from Kabuki21, but didn't get it all quite right.

Cheers,
Stan

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