Nōgaku gasui Item Number: N2.1133 a-h from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular portfolio (part h) that holds six prints (parts b-g) depicting different male Noh actors dressed in elaborate robes with long, shaggy hair, and female actresses in traditional costumes and elaborate coiffures. Part a is a green booklet called "NOH PLAY Explanation and Stories" (with Japanese characters under the English title). At the bottom of the booklet on the front, the English inscription continues: "SERIES 1 Kyoto Hanga in Co., 1954."
Narrative
Nōgaku gakaku (能樂画萃; Noh Play: Woodblock hand prints) contains prints by Yamaguchi Ryoshu (山口蓼洲) with his signature and seal. This set was published by Kyoto hanga-in (京都版画院) in 1954. The English translation was done by Shiraishi Fumio (白石文雄).
Item History
- Made by Ryoshu Yamaguchi (Maker) in Japan during 1954
- Owned by R. W. Finlayson before 1957
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and R. W. Finlayson (Seller) during 1957
What
- Name
- Nōgaku gasui
- Identification Number
- N2.1133 a-h
- Type of Item
- Manufacturing Technique
- woodblock printed
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Creator
- Ryoshu Yamaguchi (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- R. W. Finlayson
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and R. W. Finlayson (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Creation Date
- during 1954
- Ownership Date
- before 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 79