Descending Geese at Shirahige: Actor Ichikawa Kuzō III as Inga Kozō Rokunosuke, 1865, 7th lunar month
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperexpand_more
Gifts of funds from Ellen Wells, Janet Everly, and Kathleen and William Wanner, and funds given in memory of Loren Welchexpand_more 2015.33.2.8
Not on Viewexpand_more
Since the 17th century, The Eight Views–originally referring to scenic spots around the Chinese Xiao and Xiang Rivers–has been a well-established theme in Japanese art.
Here, the eight locales are taken from famous places in the city of Edo (present-day Tokyo) and are juxtaposed with popular actors in the roles of well-known thieves and robbers. Kabuki plays on the underworld were popular during the mid-19th century, especially during the hot summer months when this series was put on the market, as the storylines were meant to give viewers a chill.
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- Title
- Descending Geese at Shirahige: Actor Ichikawa Kuzō III as Inga Kozō Rokunosuke
- Artist Life
- 1835 - 1900
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2015.33.2.8
- Curator Approved
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