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Unknown — Act VIII (Hachidanme) | Edo period, 19th century
Unknown

Act VIII (Hachidanme) | Edo period, 19th century

A woodblock print depicting Act VIII from a traditional Japanese theatrical narrative, reflecting the Edo period's fascination with kabuki drama and storytelling. The scene captures a pivotal moment from the narrative cycle.

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Fine Japanese Prints

March 17, 2022

Estimate: $1,500$2,000

Lot 41

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Unknown, Act VIII (Hachidanme) | Edo period, 19th century

A woodblock print depicting Act VIII from a traditional Japanese theatrical narrative, reflecting the Edo period's fascination with kabuki drama and storytelling. The scene captures a pivotal moment from the narrative cycle.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Performance Art, Japanese Drama, 19th Century, Ukiyo-e, Narrative Scene, Edo Period, Act VIII, Woodblock Print, Theater Art, Kabuki Theater

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art