A Rustic Genji (Inaka Genji)

Object Details

Morikawa, Kokichiro

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 15th progressive proof, adding reddish details.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of T. Tokuno, Chief of the Japanese Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Insatsukyoku), 1889-90

ID Number

GA.03216.15

accession number

22582

catalog number

03216.15

Object Name

print

Physical Description

paper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 37.45 cm x 26 cm; 14 3/4 in x 10 1/4 in

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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts

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Tokuno Gift

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National Museum of American History

Record ID

nmah_1412506

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-6499-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa