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Utagawa Kunisada II, Japanese, (1823–1880)
Vestiges of the 54 Chapters of Genji: Chapter 28, Nowake / The Typhoon, 1864-1865
Ink and colors on paper
14 3/16 x 9 5/8 in. (36 x 24 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: 2017.1.67

Alternate Title: Omokage Genji Gojuyo-jo: Nowake

Commentary

This is from Chapter 28, "Nowake." The design inside the fan-shaped inset was done by Hiroshige II Utagawa.

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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Edo Period, Genji, Literary Characters

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