Ch. 2, Hahakigi, from the series Lingering Sentiments of a Late Collection of Genji (Genji goshû yojô) [pun on The Fifty-four Chapters of the Tale of Genji (Genji gojûyojô)]

「源氏後集余情　第二乃巻」　「源氏後集余情　ははき木」

Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) (Japanese, 1786–1864)
Publisher: Hayashiya Shôgorô (Japanese)
Blockcutter: Yokokawa Takejirô (Hori Take)

Japanese

Edo period

1857 (Ansei 4), 11th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Vertical ôban diptych; 36.6 x 50.3 cm (14 7/16 x 19 13/16 in.)

Credit Line Bequest of William Perkins Babcock

Accession Number00.1851a-b

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Marks et al., Genji's World (2012), list #G339-02, pl. 106; Nat. Mus. of J. Hist., Nishiki-e wa ika ni tsukurareta ka (2009), ref. photo p. 9; Kubo Tsunehiko and Sons Collection Ukiyo-e Hanga (2004), #40-04

DescriptionMFA impressions: 00.1851a-b, 11.29820 (right sheet only), 11.29845-6, 11.41035a-b

Signed Toyokuni ga, in toshidama cartouche (on each sheet)
豊国画(年玉枠)

Marks Censor's seals: aratame, Snake 11
Blockcutter's mark: Yokokawa Hori Take
改印：改、巳十一
彫師：横川彫竹

ProvenanceBy 1900, William Perkins Babcock; 1900, bequest of William Perkins Babcock to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 5, 1900)