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Utagawa Kunisada II,
Japanese,
(1823–1880)
Vestiges of the 54 Chapters of Genji: Chapter 42, Nio-no-miya, 1864-1865
Ink and colors on paper
14 3/16 x 9 5/8 in. (36.1 x 24.4 cm)
Vestiges of the 54 Chapters of Genji: Chapter 42, Nio-no-miya, 1864-1865
Ink and colors on paper
14 3/16 x 9 5/8 in. (36.1 x 24.4 cm)
Object Type:
print
Technique:
Wood-block Printing
Period:
Edo (Japan, 1615-1868)
Credit Line:
Purchased with funds from the Aoki Endowment for Japanese Arts and Cultures
Accession Number:
2015.1.50
Alternate Title:
Omokage Genji Gojuyo-jo: Nio-no-miya
Commentary
This is from Chapter 42, "Nio-no-miya." The drawing inside the fan-shaped inset was done by Hiroshige II Utagawa. The censor was Aratame.
Embossed patterns of shells and waves on background.
Marks
The work bears two signatures: "Kochoro Kunisada" (bottom) and "Rissho" (upper inset). The inset was done by Hiroshige II.
Medium
ink and colors on paper
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