Utagawa Kunisada II,
Japanese,
(1823–1880)
Vestiges of the 54 Chapters of Genji: Chapter 5 Wakamurasaki, 1864-1865
Ink on Paper
14 3/16 x 9 5/8 in. (36.1 x 24.4 cm)
Vestiges of the 54 Chapters of Genji: Chapter 5 Wakamurasaki, 1864-1865
Ink 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:
2015.1.24
Alternate Title:
Omokage Genji Gojuyo-jo: Wakamurasaki
Commentary
The drawing inside the fan-shaped inset was done by Hiroshige II. This is from Chapter 5, "Wakamurasaki." The censor was Aratame.
Marks
The work bears two signatures: "Kochoro Kunisada" (bottom) and "Rissho" (upper inset. The inset was done by Hiroshige II).
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