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風流錦絵伊勢物語 「り」 筒井筒
The Syllable Ri: The Well Curb, from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints (Fûryû nishiki-e Ise monogatari)
風流錦絵伊勢物語 「り」 筒井筒
Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
about 1770–73 (Meiwa 7–An'ei 2)
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Vertical koban (half aiban); 22.5 x 15.5 cm (8 7/8 x 6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4073
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Kuboso Memorial Art Museum, Izumi, Ise Monogatari (2007), #92; Clark et al., The Actor's Image (1994), #231
DescriptionNo. 09 in the series of 48, illustrating episode 23, part 1, of Tales of Ise.
MFA impressions: 21.4073, 53.2918
The series was apparently published in the form of two orihon albums, the first volume (24 designs on 12 aiban sheets) in about 1770, the second volume in about 1772-73. The complete set, in two volumes: 2006.1795.1-2
MFA impressions: 21.4073, 53.2918
The series was apparently published in the form of two orihon albums, the first volume (24 designs on 12 aiban sheets) in about 1770, the second volume in about 1772-73. The complete set, in two volumes: 2006.1795.1-2
Signed
Katsukawa Shunshô ga
勝川春章画
勝川春章画
Marks
Artist's seal: Rin (in jar shape)
ProvenanceSpring 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.