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SADAHIRO, Gochôtei (Utagawa) (active 1825 - 1875)		The actors Nakayama Shinan and Arashi Mitsugorô as 'Duck Ghosts' in: Keisei Imose no Oshidori
		Signed:        Gochôtei Sadahiro ga Date:           1830-40 Size:            ôban diptych (c. 37.5 x 25.5 cms / c. 14 3/4" x 10"), each sheet Publisher:  Tenki Condition: Very good/fine impression, color and condition. - Rare - ref. no.:  # 763291 Price:     € 540.00

In this scene of the kabuki play, Keisei Imose no Oshidori, the two actors, Nakayama Shinan and Arashi Mitsugorô, in the roles of 'Duck Ghosts' are seen sitting in a green landscape setting along a flowering riverbed. The artist had studied under Kunisada and was active in Edo (Tokyo) and Ôsaka. - ===>>>  It is possible that Sadahiro is identical with the Ôsaka print artist HIROSADA , knwon for his popular woodblock prints from the Ôsaka kabuki stage. <<<===

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