The Indomitable Spirit of True Edoites (Kissui no Edokko makenu no kishô): Teranishi Kanshin, Leader of a Samurai Gang (Shiratsuka-gumi no tôryô) (R); Banzui Chôbei, an Otokodate of Hanakawado (C); and Kintoki Kaneemon, a Member of a Samurai Gang (Shiratsuka-gumi no hitori) (L)
Utagawa Kunimori II
(Japanese, active about 1840–60)
1843–47 (Tenpô 14–Kôka 4)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
DimensionsVertical ôban triptych; 37.7 x 78.6 cm (14 13/16 x 30 15/16 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number11.36783a-c
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ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850–d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 19, 2005)
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.
Utagawa Kunimori II
1856 (Ansei 3), 10th month
Utagawa Kunimori II
1843–47 (Tenpô 14–Kôka 4)
