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Written by: Anya FernándezSenior Specialist · Modern & Contemporary Art
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 202115
Tōshūsai SharakuThe Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Tomita Hyotaro (Shodai Ichikawa Omezo no Tomita Hyotaro)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Tōshūsai Sharaku |
|---|---|
| Culture / Origin | Japan |
| Medium | Color woodblock print; hosoban, nishiki-e |
| Dimensions | 31.5 × 13.3 cm (12 7/16 × 5 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Asia |
| Type |
About the Artist
Tōshūsai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–95) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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