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封じ文 「新かなや内なゝまち」
Nanamachi of the Shin-Kanaya, from an untitled series known as Folded Love Letters
封じ文 「新かなや内なゝまち」
Ippitsusai Bunchô (Japanese, active about 1765–1792)
Japanese
Edo period
about 1769–70 (Meiwa 6–7)
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Hosoban; 28.8 x 14.1 cm (11 5/16 x 5 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.4742
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Yonemura et al., Masterful Illusions (2002), #157; Ukiyo-e shûka 14 (1981), Bunchô list, #316.4; the series: Clark et al., The Actor's Image (1994), pl. 11 (this design not illustrated); Ukiyo-e taikei 3 (1976), #67 (this design not illustrated)
DescriptionMFA impressions: 11.18510, 21.4742, 21.4761
Signed
Ippitsusai Bunchô ga
一筆齊文調画
一筆齊文調画
Marks
Artist's seal: Mori uji
ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of Baron Sumitomo; June 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Yamanaka & Co.; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.