Zhong Kui (Shôki), the Demon Queller
Katsushika Hokusai
(Japanese, 1760–1849)
about 1805 (Bunka 2)
Medium/TechniquePainted banner; color with ink on cotton
DimensionsImage: 236 x 94 cm (92 15/16 x 37 in.)
Overall: 272 x 111 cm
Overall: 272 x 111 cm
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number11.9240
On View
Not on viewClassificationsPaintings
Collections
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
late 9th century
Katsushika Hokusai II
about Bunsei (1818 - 30) - Tenpô (1830 - 44) eras
Katsushika Hokusai
latter half of Bunka (1804 - 18) - first half of Bunsei (1818 - 30) eras