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Imaginary Version of the Yoshino River Scene in the Play Imoseyama

Imaginary Version of the Yoshino River Scene in the Play Imoseyama

見立妹背山吉野川の場面

Utagawa Toyokuni I (Japanese, 1769–1825)

Japanese

Edo period

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

Dimensions Vertical ôban triptych; 39.1 x 79.9 cm (15 3/8 x 31 7/16 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number21.7783-5

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Motegi et al, Musical Instruments (Ôta Memorial Museum, 2005), #7

DescriptionTriptych: 21.7783 (left), 21.7784 (center), 21.7785 (right)

Signed Toyokuni ga (on each sheet)
豊国画

Marks No censor's seal

ProvenanceSpring 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright in Japan; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.