Arashi Tomisaburo (嵐富三郎) as Miyuki (深雪) and Arashi Kitsusaburo (あらし橘三郎) as Miyagi Asojiro (宮城阿曽次郎)
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: 1823-1826
Maker: Toyokawa Ashiyuki (豊川芦幸)
Dimensions:
363 x 550 mm (36.3 x 55 cm)
Medium: O-ban Nishiki-e (大判錦絵, large-format coloured print)
Object number: O.2.1-2
DescriptionDiptych depicting a scene in the play 'Diary of Asagao (朝顔日記)' with a lady Miyuki (深雪) on prow of large ship looking down at man Myagi Asojiro (宮城阿曽次郎), who holds fan and cloth, in a small boat. Mountain, dark clouds and moon in background. Painted in shades of pink, grey, blue and black.
'Diary of Asagao' is a tragic love story about Miyuki, who runs away from her home in love with Miyagi Asojiro. Miyuki changes her name to Asagao, becomes a strolling musician and wanders around the country singing songs left behind by her lover.
'Diary of Asagao' is a tragic love story about Miyuki, who runs away from her home in love with Miyagi Asojiro. Miyuki changes her name to Asagao, becomes a strolling musician and wanders around the country singing songs left behind by her lover.
