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「十二かつきの内 祝月」
The Eleventh Month (Iwaizuki), from the series The Twelve Months (Jûnika tsuki no uchi)
「十二かつきの内 祝月」
Japanese
Edo period
1847–52 (Kôka 4–Kaei 5)
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Vertical ôban; 36.1 x 24.7 cm (14 3/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.41060
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionMFA impressions: 11.29147, 11.41060
The complete set: 11.41049 through 11.41060
The term Iwaizuki (Month of Worship) usually refers to the first month; but since the series already includes a design for that month under the name Mutsuki, it seems that Iwaizuki is being used here as an alternative for Kagurazuki (Month of Sacred Dance), the eleventh month.
The complete set: 11.41049 through 11.41060
The term Iwaizuki (Month of Worship) usually refers to the first month; but since the series already includes a design for that month under the name Mutsuki, it seems that Iwaizuki is being used here as an alternative for Kagurazuki (Month of Sacred Dance), the eleventh month.
Signed
Toyokuni ga, in toshidama cartouche
豊国画(年玉枠)
豊国画(年玉枠)
Marks
Censors' seals: Mera, Watanabe
No blockcutter's mark
改印：米良、渡辺
彫師：なし
No blockcutter's mark
改印：米良、渡辺
彫師：なし
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850–d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 19, 2005)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.