The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV in Every Day Life, Torii Kiyonaga, Between 1782 and 1786

The actor iwai hanshiro iv in an orange chequered kimono and a purple coat walking in front of his own house, with his servant carrying a bundle of fabric underneath his arm. On the background a white board with the text yamatoya (house of yamato). Iwai hanshiro iv is the stage name of yamato tojaku, who was known for his roles as beautiful lady. Date: Between 1782 and 1786. Place of creation: Japan. Dimensions: height: 32.9 cm (12.9 in); width: 14.8 cm (5.8 in). Medium: woodcut print on paper. Collection: Rijksmuseum. Acteur Iwai Hanshiro IV in het dagelijks leven-Rijksmuseum RP-P-1956-642