Woodblock print; ink and color on paperexpand_more
Gift of Ellen and Fred Wellsexpand_more 2002.161.109
Twenty-third design of a set of 36. Actors Ichikawa Shōchō II (1886-1940) as Umegawa and Kataoka Gadō XII (1882-1946) as Chūbei in the play "A Message of Love from Yamato" (Koi bikyaku Yamato orai 恋飛脚大和往来). Chūbei is in love with the prostitute Umegawa and embezzles public money entrusted to him to buy her contract. The couple then decides to commit ritual suicide together before Chūbei can get arrested.
This record has been reviewed by our curatorial staff but may be incomplete. These records are frequently revised and enhanced. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@artsmia.org.
Does something look wrong with this image? Let us know