Yamashina Shirojuro in the Role of Nagoya Sanzaemon 1794–95 Tōshūsai Sharaku Japanese The samurai in this print wears an overvest (kataginu) with matching trousers (hakama), a less formal ensemble than the jacket (suo) and long trousers (nagabakama) shown in this print, part of a triptych, presents the actor Yamashina Shirojuro in the role of the samurai Nagoya Sanzaemon from the kabuki play Keisei sanbon karakasa (The Courtesan and the Three Umbrellas). In the play, Nagoya Sanzaemon is killed and his son avenges his Yamashina Shirojuro in the Role of Nagoya Sanzaemon 37329

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