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Utagawa Kunisada II,
Japanese,
(1823–1880)
Vestiges of the 54 Chapters of Genji: Chapter 17, E-awase / Picture Competition, 1864-1865
Ink and colors on paper
13 13/16 x 9 5/8 in. (35 x 24 cm)
Vestiges of the 54 Chapters of Genji: Chapter 17, E-awase / Picture Competition, 1864-1865
Ink and colors on paper
13 13/16 x 9 5/8 in. (35 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:
2017.1.69
Alternate Title:
Omokage Genji Gojuyo-jo: E-awase
Commentary
This is from Chapter 27, "E-awase." The design inside the fan-shaped inset was done by Hiroshige II Utagawa. Embossed patterns of shells and waves on background.
See also 2018.1.1: Chapter 22, "Tamakazura."
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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