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略三十六歌仙 「重之」
Shigeyuki, from the book Yatsushi sanjûrokkasen (Thirty-six Poetic Immortals in Modern Guise)
略三十六歌仙 「重之」
Chôbunsai Eishi (Japanese, 1756–1829)
Japanese
Edo period
1799 (Kansei 11), 1st month
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Vertical chûban; 23.7 x 18.1 cm (9 5/16 x 7 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse in memory of Charles J. Morse
Accession Number53.2821
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Haft, Aesthetic Strategies (2013), fig. 30; the book: Hizô Ukiyo-e taikan/Ukiyo-e Masterpieces in European Collections 3, British Museum III (1987), pls. 287-8, figs. 72-90
DescriptionBook published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudô).
Signed
(this picture unsigned)
InscriptionsPoem: Kaze o itami/ iwa utsu nami no/ onore nomi/ kudakete mono o/ omou koro ka na
Provenance1953, gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 10, 1953)