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 12th progressive proof, adding aqua to enlarge the area of the sky .
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: 37.45 cm x 26 3/32 in; 14 3/4 in x 66.294 cm

Object Name: Print
Other Terms: Print; Wood Cut

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