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A Rustic Genji (Inaka Genji)

Object Details

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 first progressive proof, the outline of the entire image printed from the key block.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
engraver
Morikawa, Kokichiro
designer
Kuniteru, Utagawa
printer
Nakamura, Tsurusaburo
Credit Line
Gift of T. Tokuno, Chief of the Japanese Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Insatsukyoku), 1889-90
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 37.4 cm x 26.1 cm; 14 23/32 in x 10 9/32 in
Object Name
Print
Other Terms
Print; Wood Cut
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