Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Gorobei, the Fish Seller from Sanya
Medium
color woodblock print
Dimensions
38.4 × 25.1 cm
Classification
Department
Japanese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Jeptha H. Wade in honor of Emily V. Wade
Accession Number
1974.78
Tags
male
About this artwork
Sharaku portrayed the actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV in his role as the fish merchant Gorobei in the play A Medley of Tales of Revenge, performed at the Kiri Theater in June 1794. The actor specialized in the wagoto, or "gentle style," of acting. In the play, the fish merchant, whose business is located near the Yoshiwara, helps two courtesan sisters avenge their father’s murder. Sharaku created portraits for seven actors appearing in this play. During his ten-month career, Sharaku created about 150...