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「子供遊四能 書」
Calligraphy (Sho), from the series The Four Accomplishments in Children's Play (Kodomo asobi shinô)
「子供遊四能 書」
Kitao Shigemasa (Japanese, 1739–1820)
Japanese
Edo period
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (key block); ink on paper
Dimensions
Vertical chûban; 27 x 19.6 cm (10 5/8 x 7 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.30426
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Signed
Kitao Shigemasa ga
北尾重政画
北尾重政画
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.