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A woodblock print of a kabuki actor in the role of Nasuhami, from the drama, Wasuhami.
Kabuki Character
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Kabuki Character

Artist Ota Gako 太田 雅光 (Japanese, 1892 - 1975)
Datec. 1940-1950
MediumColor woodcut print on paper
DimensionsSight: 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)
Needs new Mat: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineGift of Martin and Caryl McKellar
Object number2022.6.5
Collections
Visual DescriptionA woodblock print of a kabuki actor in the role of Nasuhami, from the drama, Wasuhami.
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