Portrait of Ichikawa Tomiemon, Sharaku, 1794

The actor ichikawa tomiemon, in full-length, in the role of the wealthy farmer inokuma mombei, holding a large hoe behind his back; against yellow background. Scene from the play keisei sanbon karakasa, performed at the miyako-za in 1794. Label line: mentioned on object toshusai sharaku, 1794, color woodcut; line block in black with color blocks collection: prints; japan (collection). Date: 1794. Place of creation: Japan; Tokyo. Dimensions: blad Height: 325 mm (12.79 in) blad Width: 151 mm (5.94 in). Medium: paper. Collection: Rijksmuseum. Portret van Ichikawa Tomiemon-Rijksmuseum RP-P-1956-594