Sawamura Tossh? II (1838–86), from the series Mirror of Photographs Backstage (Shashin gakuya kagami - Sawamura Tossh? nisei) ca. 1859–61 Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Kunichika, a pupil of Utagawa Kunisada, produced a large number of actor prints in his early career; later, during the Meiji period, he popularized the triptych format. This print portrays the handsome actor Sawamura Gennosuke III (1804–1863) as reflected in a mirror in his room backstage. Gennosuke wears a cotton kimono and assumes a relaxed pose, holding a teacup from which steam rises and wiping his neck with a towel. Container
Sawamura Tossh? II (1838–86), from the series Mirror of Photographs Backstage (Shashin gakuya kagami - Sawamura Tossh? nisei) ca. 1859–61 Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Kunichika, a pupil of Utagawa Kunisada, produced a large number of actor prints in his early career; later, during the Meiji period, he popularized the triptych format. This print portrays the handsome actor Sawamura Gennosuke III (1804–1863) as reflected in a mirror in his room backstage. Gennosuke wears a cotton kimono and assumes a relaxed pose, holding a teacup from which steam rises and wiping his neck with a towel. Containers of makeup and tools for applying it appear below and beside the Sawamura Tossh? II (1838–86), from the series Mirror of Photographs Backstage (Shashin gakuya kagami - Sawamura Tossh? nisei). Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835–1900). Japan. ca. 1859–61. Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Edo period (1615–1868). Prints
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