Bellflower and Dragonfly, from an untitled series known as Large Flowers

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Bellflower and Dragonfly, from an untitled series known as Large Flowers

横大判花鳥　桔梗に蜻蛉

Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849)
Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudô) (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

about 1833–34 (Tenpô 4–5)

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

Dimensions Horizontal ôban; 26.6 x 39.4 cm (10 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number21.6680

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Clark et al, Hokusai: Beyond ... (2017), #86; TNM, Hokusai (2005), #359; Ukiyo-e shûka 16 (1981), p. 229, horizontal ôban #23.07

DescriptionMFA impressions: 11.17591, 21.6680

Signed Saki no Hokusai Iitsu hitsu
前北斎為一筆

Marks Censor's seal: kiwame
改印：極

ProvenancePurchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from W. L. Keane collection (lot 410); December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.