Actor Ichikawa Ebizō IX as Togashi Saemon in The Subscription List (Kanjinchō), March 1958
Natori Shunsenexpand_more
Watercolor study for a print; ink and color on paper with mica and embossingexpand_more
Gift of funds from Ellen Wellsexpand_more 2014.68
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This watercolor study was to be produced into a print, however, the print was never realized. Ichikawa Ebizō IX (1909-1965) played Togashi Saemon in Kanjinchō (The Subscription List) in October of 1957 at Tokyo’s Kabuki Theater—a production that toured to Osaka (Nov. 1957) and Nagoya (April 1958).
Set in the 12th century, The Subscription List is one of the most popular kabuki plays. Togashi is captain of the guards at the Ataka Gate charged with stopping the disguised Yoshitsune, leader of the Minamoto forces, and his party.
Exhibitions
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Saturday, September 26, 2015 - Sunday, March 13, 2016
Details
- Title
- Actor Ichikawa Ebizō IX as Togashi Saemon in The Subscription List (Kanjinchō)
- Artist Life
- 1886 - 1960
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2014.68
- Curator Approved
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