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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 15 - Yomogiu,
or Flower Garland, where Genji visits Princess Hitachi
(the subject of this print) after a voyage
to Suma (click here
to see summary of chapter). |
(Click image to enlarge)
See Biography
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Id
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EUC011 |
Artist
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Kunisada
Utagawa (1786-1865) |
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Series
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Genji
Monogatari.
The Tale of Genji
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Title
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Yomogiu
- Flower Garland |
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Signature
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Toyokuni
ga |
Seal
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Publisher
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Tokokudo |
Date
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1852 |
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Format
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Chuban
Tate-e |
Dimensions
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18,1
cm x 25 cm |
Impression
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Very
good |
Colors
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Very
good |
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Preservation
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Good |
Condition
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Light
transfer stain near top right corner. |
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