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「鶏合 三番続 其二」
No. 2 of a Triptych (Sanban tsuzuki, sono ni), from the series Contest of Fowls (Toriawase)
「鶏合 三番続 其二」
Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780–1850)
Japanese
Edo period
1825 (Bunsei 8)
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Shikishiban; 21 x 18 cm (8 1/4 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
General Funds
Accession Number00.1916
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Chiba Museum, Edo no surimono (1997), with description of the series on p. 181 and photo of this design on p. 182; other prints in the series, #s 184-5; Hillier, Vever cat. 3 (1976), #779
DescriptionThe series apparently consisted of a total of 15 sheets by three different artists. Twelve sheets by Kunisada and Shinsai used the format of a poetry contest between Left and Right sides, in six rounds, with subtitles based on the names of varieties of chickens. There was also a triptych by Hokkei showing a cockfight.
MFA prints from the series: 00.1916 (by Hokkei), 11.19892 (by Kunisada), and 21.9261 (by Shinsai?)
MFA prints from the series: 00.1916 (by Hokkei), 11.19892 (by Kunisada), and 21.9261 (by Shinsai?)
Signed
Ôju Hokkei hitsu
応需北渓筆
応需北渓筆
ProvenanceJanuary 1900, purchased at the Brinkley-Condor Sale by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (Accession Date: January 9, 1900)