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略三十六歌仙 「信明」
Nobuakira, from the book Yatsushi sanjûrokkasen (Thirty-six Poetic Immortals in Modern Guise)
略三十六歌仙 「信明」
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; 22.9 x 17.7 cm (9 x 6 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse in memory of Charles J. Morse
Accession Number53.2824
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
The book: Hizô Ukiyo-e taikan/Ukiyo-e Masterpieces in European Collections 3, British Museum III (1987), pls. 287-8, figs. 72-90
DescriptionMFA impressions: 53.2824, 56.84
Book published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudô).
Book published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudô).
Signed
(this picture unsigned)
InscriptionsPoem by Nobuakira: Koishisa wa/ onaji kokoro ni/ arazu to mo/ koyoi no tsuki o/ kimi mizarame ya
Provenance1953, gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 10, 1953)