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Kingfisher and Hibiscus in Fan Shape


芙蓉に翡翠
Utagawa Hiroshige I (Japanese, 1797–1858)
Publisher: Kawaguchiya Chôzô (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions Vertical chûban; 25.4 x 18.4 cm (10 x 7 1/4 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.9657
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionMFA impressions: 21.9655 (ink, no publisher), 21.9657 (color)
Signed Hiroshige ga
広重画
Marks Censor's seal: kiwame
改印:極
InscriptionsPoem: Kawasemi ya/ hane o yosoute/ mizu kagami
川蝉や 羽を粧ふて 水かゝみ
ProvenanceNovember 1912, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.