Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795) | The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV in the role of the Wet Nurse Shigenoi | Edo period, late 18th century

The Property of a Gentleman

Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795)

The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV in the role of the Wet Nurse Shigenoi

Edo period, late 18^th century

woodblock print, silver mica background, signed Toshusai Sharaku ga, censor’s seal kiwame, published by Tsutaua Juzaburo (Koshodo), 5^th month 1794

Vertical oban: 37.6 x 23.4 cm., 14⅞ x 9¼ in.