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Torii, Tadakiyo (1875 - 1941)

The actor Onoe Kikugorō V (1844-1903) in the role of Matsuomaru.
Size of the triptych as a whole: 71 x 36 cm. Published in 1897 (Meiji 29).
The writing in the red square gives the play - Sugawara denju tenrai kagami, and then the scene - Terakoya no ba. The writing next to the actor's name also states that the performance was the second item given at the Meiji-za theatre.

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Fine impression (extensive blindprinting) and colours, (fairly) good condition: some condition issues: two of the three sheets joined, album backing, offsetting of the metallic pigments of the centre and righthand sheets. Still, a very powerful design.