Chrysanthemums and Horsefly, from an untitled series known as Large Flowers

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Chrysanthemums and Horsefly, from an untitled series known as Large Flowers

横大判花鳥　菊に虻

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

Japanese

Edo period

about 1833–34 (Tenpô 4–5)

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

Dimensions Horizontal ôban; 25.3 x 37 cm (9 15/16 x 14 9/16 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number21.6681

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné TNM, Hokusai (2005), #362; Ukiyo-e shûka 16 (1981), p. 229, horizontal ôban #23.06

DescriptionMFA impressions: 11.17590, 21.6681

Signed Saki no Hokusai Iitsu hitsu
前北斎為一筆

Marks Censor's seal: kiwame
改印：極

ProvenanceApril 1916, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Kirby; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.