Nakamura Fukusuke I (初代中村福助) as Nadai Oman ga Ame (名代おまんがあめ, the Famous Candy Seller, Oman) and Tokiwadu Bungo no Daijo (常磐津豊後大掾)
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: 1854
Maker: Utagawa Kunisada (歌川国貞)
Medium: O-ban Nishiki-e (大判錦絵, large-format coloured print)
Object number: O.11.12
DescriptionA scene from a play titled 'Uta no Shiori Meisho Eawase (歌俤栞名所絵合)' at the Ichimura theatre (市村座) from the 20th day of the 7th month, 1854.
Oman (お万) was a candy seller in Edo from the end of the Bunka (文化) period to the Tempo (天保) period. His art was his skilful sales pitch. Oman was a male peddler dressed as a female and Oman danced while selling candy. It was well received by people in Edo and became a popular subject for dance performances in Kabuki.
Oman (お万) was a candy seller in Edo from the end of the Bunka (文化) period to the Tempo (天保) period. His art was his skilful sales pitch. Oman was a male peddler dressed as a female and Oman danced while selling candy. It was well received by people in Edo and became a popular subject for dance performances in Kabuki.
