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Jun 25, 2014
Segawa Kikunojō III as Teruha
Segawa Kikunojō III as Teruha
三代目瀬川菊之丞の照葉
1778
Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川 春章
(Japanese, 1726–1792)
(1615-1868)
Color woodblock print
Sheet: 32.4 x 14.6 cm (12 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.)
Sundry Purchase Fund 1920.157
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Men perform all the roles in Kabuki, a form of Japanese theater. Some actors specialize in onnagata (女形), or female roles. Segawa Kikunojō III was one of the most famous onnagata actors of his day. Here, he plays a character called Teruha in what was once the center print of a triptych (a composition of three prints). Teruha is officiating a wrestling match that also involves red and white roosters.
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