Hinazuru of the Chôjiya, second edition, from the series Models for Fashion: New Year Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyô)

「雛形若菜初模様　丁子屋内　ひな鶴」

Isoda Koryûsai (Japanese, 1735–1790)
Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudô) (Japanese)
Publisher: Tsutaya Jûzaburô (Kôshodô) (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

1776 (An'ei 5), spring

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

Dimensions Vertical ôban; 37 x 26.2 cm (14 9/16 x 10 5/16 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number21.8230

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Hockley 2003, p. 225, #I-A-3, and fig. 4.11

DescriptionMFA impressions: 21.8229 (first edition), 21.8230 (second edition, with heads replaced)

Signed Koryû ga
湖竜画

ProvenancePurchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from W. L. Keane collection (#526); December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.