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Scene from the Play The Mirror Mountain
Utagawa Kunisada (I) (mentioned on object), 1853-03
This play is based on a true story. From behind sliding doors, the maid Ohatsu witnesses a quarrel between her mistress Onoe and another lady-in-waiting, who strikes Onoe with a sandal. This terrible humiliation leads Onoe to commit suicide, which Ohatsu avenges. This popular play was performed on the maids’ annual free days, so that they could attend it.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-2017-6145
- Dimensionsheight 358 mm, width 252 mm
- Physical characteristicslijnblok in zwart met kleurblokken