The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon XV as Iriya Naozamurai (the faithful samurai Kataoka Naojirō) in a snowstorm
The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon XV as Iriya Naozamurai (the faithful samurai Kataoka Naojirō) in a snowstorm
Artist
Creation date
1925
Materials
color woodblock print
Dimensions
15 3/4 x 10 7/8 in. (sheet)
Credit line
Purchased with funds provided by Patricia LaCrosse
Accession number
2006.123
十五世市村羽左衛門 as Iriya Naozamurai 入谷の直侍 from the series Shunsen nigao-e shu春仙似顔絵集
The police are after Naozamurai, a prominent member of the Kōchiyama Gang, and he must flee Edo immediately. However, he learns that his lover, Michitose, is gravely ill, and despite the danger he makes his way through the snow to visit her. His eyes reflect concern, introspection and determination.
Acquired at auction in Japan (Joan Mirviss, Ltd.) (1)
(1) According to Joan Mirviss, this print was purchased at auction in Japan.
(1) According to Joan Mirviss, this print was purchased at auction in Japan.
