Ch. 50, Azumaya, 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)]

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Ch. 50, Azumaya, 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　五十の巻」　「源氏後集余情　あずまや」

Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) (Japanese, 1786–1864)
Publisher: Wakasaya Yoichi (Jakurindô) (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

1858 (Ansei 5), 12th month

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

Dimensions Vertical ôban diptych; 36.6 x 50.9 cm (14 7/16 x 20 1/16 in.)

Credit Line Bequest of William Perkins Babcock

Accession Number00.1852a-b

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Marks et al., Genji's World (2012), list #G339-37, pl. 141; Hockley, Public Spectacles, Personal Pleasures (2006), #50; Kubo Tsunehiko and Sons Collection Ukiyo-e Hanga (2004), #40-35

DescriptionMFA impressions: 00.1852a-b, 11.29851-2

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

Marks Censor's seal: Horse 12
No blockcutter's mark
改印：午十二
彫師：なし

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