Seven Variations of Iroha- Rokusa

Category

Library Item

Item no

16267

Title

'The Seven Variations of the Iroha' series ('Seisho nanatsu iroha')

Description

The print depicts a scene from the Kabuki play 'Rokusa the Carpenter' ('Daiku Rokusa'). A man is shown struggling with a giant carp. A drawn sword is in one hand and his other arm encircles the carps head.

Artist / maker

Kunisada I (Toyokuni III)

Date

1856

Size

36 x 24.8 cm

Type

Wood cut

Location

Art and Design Library

Artist's signature: Toyokuni ga
Artist: Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Cenor's seal: aratame
Date seal: dragon year, 6th month

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Animals > Fish > Fish

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hairstyles

Landscape > Water > Seas

Military > Arms and armament > Daggers and swords

People > Adults > Men

Places > Asia > Japan

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