Lot 253
253
HARUTOKU: hosoban (33.5 x 15.2 cm.); a full length memorial portrait of the actor Iwai Hanshiro on a grey ground, inscribed with the date Kansei 12 (1800), 3rd month, 28th day, his given name Teni-in Chisen Nichiyo Shinji and actor's name Zokumyo Iwai Hanshiro, signed Harutoku and published by Harimaya Shinshichi- very good impression and condition

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HARUTOKU: hosoban (33.5 x 15.2 cm.); a full length memorial portrait of the actor Iwai Hanshiro on a grey ground, inscribed with the date Kansei 12 (1800), 3rd month, 28th day, his given name Teni-in Chisen Nichiyo Shinji and actor's name Zokumyo Iwai Hanshiro, signed Harutoku and published by Harimaya Shinshichi- very good impression and condition

Lot Essay

This rare artist is listed as a pupil of Shunei. This appears to be the earliest work by extant