Ichikawa Monnosuke II, Onoe Matsusuke at a Teahouse, c. 1780-1795
Katsukawa Shunchōexpand_more
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperexpand_more
Gift of Louis W. Hill, Jr.expand_more P.70.166
Not on Viewexpand_more
Depicting actors with beautiful women may have been an attempt by print publishers to capitalize on the commercial popularity of these two artistic genres. Torii Kiyonaga (1752-1815) was the first artist to depict actors and women together, and Katsukawa Shunchø later followed this lead. In this print, the actor in the center can be identified as Ichikawa Monnosuke II (1743-94) based on the family crest on his shoulder and sleeve. The actor Onoe Matsusuke (1744-1815) is shown seated on the bench with his crest displayed on his nearby jacket. The two men chat with a waitress, suggesting that the scene is taking place at a teahouse. This kind of prints must have catered to the popular interest of Kabuki fans in their favorite stars' private lives.
Details
- Title
- Ichikawa Monnosuke II, Onoe Matsusuke at a Teahouse
- Artist Life
- fl.c.1780 - 1795
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.70.166
- Provenance
- Hayashi
- Curator Approved
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