Kanjinchô (The subscription list). Danjûrô IX as Benkei
Series:
Kabuki jûhachiban (Eighteen plays)
Publisher:
Shûjirô Oana
Signature:
Tadakiyo ga and Torii Kiyosada ga
Date:
May 20, 1896
Format:
large ôban, 27.8 x 41.8 cm
Condition:
Fine impression, with embossing and lacquer printing, fine color and condition.
Comment:
This series of deluxe prints illustrates Ichikawa Danjûrô IX in roles collected by Danjûrô VII and performed by him and others named Danjûrô. It was executed jointly by Tadakiyo and his father Kiyosada Torii (1844-1901). The father’s part is reminiscent of the early Torii masters.