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This print belongs to an unusual series with illustrations of the Tale of Genji, notable by the subtlety of the design and the atmosphere it transmits. It illustrates Chapter 6 – Suetsumuhana, which talks about Princess Hitachi (Suetsumuhana), who was living alone and consoled herself by playing the koto, a Japanese lute (click here to see summary of chapter). |
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Id |
EUC010 |
Artist |
Kunisada
Utagawa
(1786-1865) |
|
Series |
Genji
Monogatari.
The Tale of Genji |
Title |
Suetsumuhana (Chapter 6) |
|
Signature |
Toyokuni ga (inside a Toshidama cartouche) |
Seal |
|
|
Publisher |
Tokokudo |
Date |
1854 |
Format |
Chuban tate-e |
Dimensions |
18.1
cm x 24.9 cm |
Impression |
Very good |
Colors |
Very
good |
|
Preservation |
Very good |
|
Condition |
Paper slightly worn near right margin. Rounded corners. |
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