Kotondo is best known for bijin-ga, but his complete oeuvre includes actor prints and other figure subjects. His small corpus of only 21 designs ensures that all authenticated period impressions carry collector interest and scarcity premiums.
Musume Dojoji is among the most celebrated subjects in both Noh and kabuki theater — the story of Shirabyoshi Hanako, a dancer who becomes consumed by jealous passion and transforms into a demon. The dance, performed by a single female dancer (or onnagata), is considered a supreme test of physical and expressive technique. Kotondo, rooted in the Torii school's theatrical tradition, depicted the subject from deep familiarity with its choreographic and narrative conventions.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Musume Dojoji was created by Torii Kotondo (鳥居言人) in Not set.
Musume Dojoji was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (Not set).
Musume Dojoji depicts figures, kabuki, and mythology.
