Japanese Print "Ötani Hiroji III as Söma Tarö Yoshikado" by Katsukawa Shunsho

Artist:Katsukawa Shunsho

Title:Ötani Hiroji III as Söma Tarö Yoshikado

Date:1772

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Source:Honolulu Museum of Art
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The actor Ötani Hiroji III appears in the role of the samurai, Sömatarö Yoshikado in the kaomise production, “Edo Katagi Hikeya Tsunasaka,” given at the Ichimura-za Theater in 1772. He holds a banner in one hand and his unsheathed sword in the other. Hiroji III was a very successful actor of aragoto (rough style) roles. (from “Capturing Actor’s Spirit / Shunshö” exhibition 1/15/2009-)

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