A Rustic Genji (Inaka Genji)
A Rustic Genji (Inaka Genji)
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- Description
- Japanese wood block print depicting a landscape scene. Single kimono-clad female figure in foreground; several men and a horse working in fields in background. Center print in a triptych with GA 03213 and GA 03216. 25 separate impressions were required to complete the image from 10 printing surfaces on six blocks, GA 03214.01-.06, of which this is the 10th progressive proof, adding aqua effects to the foreground and the pine trees and touches on the obi.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Other Terms
- Print; Wood Cut
- engraver
- Morikawa, Kokichiro
- designer
- Kuniteru, Utagawa
- printer
- Nakamura, Tsurusaburo
- ID Number
- GA.03215.10
- catalog number
- 03215.10
- accession number
- 22582
- Credit Line
- Gift of T. Tokuno, Chief of the Japanese Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Insatsukyoku), 1889-90
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- Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
- Communications
- Tokuno Gift
- Art
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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