A Rustic Genji (Inaka Genji)
A Rustic Genji (Inaka Genji)
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- Description
- Japanese wood block print. Landscape with two kimono-clad female figures in foreground; men engaged in agricultural activities in background with waterwheel. Left-hand print in a triptych with GA 03213 and GA 03215. 24 separate impressions were required to complete the image from 14 printing surfaces on eight blocks, of which this is the 23rd progressive proof, adding black details to women's hair and clothing.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Other Terms
- Print; Wood Cut
- maker
- Morikawa, Kokichiro
- ID Number
- GA.03216.23
- catalog number
- 03216.23
- 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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