Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | The Tale of Genji: # 4 Yugao Artist: Kunisada Format: Oban yoko-e: 10" x 14.75"
Subject: A young bijin being presented a Morning Glory on a fan from a woman.
Publisher: Senichi
Date: c. 1850
Condition: Fine colors. Full size. Tiny edge damages at top edge. Minor marks and flaws. Generally very good state of preservation.
Impression: Very good impression with gauffrage, mica and lacquer. |
Genji Series: Chapter # 4 Artist: Kunisada Format: Oban yoko-e: 9.5" x 13.75"
Subject: A bijin making an offering for Prince Genji of a Mornong Glory.
Publisher: Izumiya Ichibei (Senichi)
Date: 1852
Condition: Fine colors. A little trimmed on margins. Vertical centre fold with paper separation at base reinforced on verso. A small wormhole top centre. A corner repaired bottom right. Generally fair state of preservation.
Impression: Fine deluxe impression with lacquer.
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"Sono Sugata Yukari no Utsushie", or "A Picture Traced from the Remains of His Form", An Authentic Nineteenth Century Japanese Woodblock Print by Kunisada, Printed c. 1847-1852 Description: A guaranteed genuine Japanese woodblock print from the nineteeth century, depicting the famous Yugiri scene from the Tale of Genji. This print is from a set of 54, one for each chapter of the Genji, all in horizontal format. This scene is one of the most beautiful and famous from the work. It represents chapter 4, Yugao, and shows the servant of Yugao presenting a fan with a flower from her mistress to Genji. On the fan is a poem that lets Genji know of her attraction to him. Genji's servant receives the fan, as Genji remains in the background, leaning coolly on his palanquin. The mistress, Yugao, receives her nickname from the flower that grows at her gate. A decorative Genji crest border surrounds the image. The print is signed Ichiyosai Toyokuni-Ga and has double censor seals (1847-1852). The publisher's mark is Sen-ichi.
Condition: The print is a good impression in very good condition, measuring about 10 x 14.5 inches. Untrimmed, not backed, good colors. Some light creasing.
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