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恋文を渡そうとする雷神
The Thunder God Delivering a Love Letter
恋文を渡そうとする雷神
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725–1770)
Japanese
Edo period
about 1767–68 (Meiwa 4–5)
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Hashira-e; 68.6 x 11.7 cm (27 x 4 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4670
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Waterhouse, The Harunobu Decade (2013), #530; Ukiyo-e shûka 4 (1979), list #741, and supp. 2 (1982), pl. 421; Pins, The Japanese Pillar Print (1982), #232; Waterhouse, Harunobu and His Age (1964), #53
Signed
Suzuki Harunobu ga
鈴木春信画
鈴木春信画
ProvenanceAugust 1919, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frederick W. Gookin; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.