The Actor Kawarazaki Gonjuro I (1838-1903) as Osarabakuzo Denji, from the series "Thieves in Designs of the Time"

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (Japanese, 1786–1865). The Actor Kawarazaki Gonjuro I (1838-1903) as Osarabakuzo Denji, from the series "Thieves in Designs of the Time", 1859. Color woodblock print on paper, 14 5/8 x 10 1/16 in. (37.1 x 25.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 76.151.27. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

The Actor Kawarazaki Gonjuro I (1838-1903) as Osarabakuzo Denji, from the series "Thieves in Designs of the Time"

Date

1859

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Color woodblock print on paper

Classification

Print

Dimensions

14 5/8 x 10 1/16 in. (37.1 x 25.6 cm)

Signatures

Artist's signature: Toyokuni ga (red cartouche, left)

Markings

Censor seal. Engraver's seal. Publisher's seal.

Credit Line

Anonymous gift

Accession Number

76.151.27

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