Ginko Adachi, Kabuki Play, Torii Sirozaemon, Traditional Theatre
Artist: Ginko Adachi (act. 1874-1897)
Title: Kabuki play based on the story of Torii Sirozaemon
Publisher: Gusokuya
Date: 1873
Size: (L)35.3 x 24 (C)35.6 x 24.1 (R)35.5 x 24.2 cm
Condition: Paper residue on the back, minor stains due to old glue on the back, light creases.
Ginko Adachi
In the genre of Japanese Art, Ginko Adachi created prints during the Meiji period. His first artist name (Go) was Shosetsusai and he produced 50 actor prints in 1874 with this name. Ginko became famous for triptych war prints of The Satsuma Rebellion (Seinan Sensō) in 1877. He then changed his name to Adachi and published 'The Famous Places of Tokyo'. His other works include prints on the Sino-Japanese War, press coverage of events prints and female genre prints.
Ginko was later arrested and imprisoned for a year in 1889 for his caricature of the Meiji Emperor after the controversial Meiji Constitution decree. He continued to work after his release, but disappeared from public life shortly after in 1908.
| Print Format | Triptych |
|---|---|
| Artist | Ginko Adachi |
| Subject | Kabuki Theatre |
| Dimensions | (L)35.3 x 24 (C)35.6 x 24.1 (R)35.5 x 24.2 cm |
| Condition Report | Paper residue on the back, minor stains due to old glue on the back, light creases. |
