Illustrations from Ame no nishiki, Sumidagawa bairyû shinsho, and Kuzu no ha
Katsushika Hokusai
(Japanese, 1760–1849)
Teisai Hokuba
(Japanese, 1771–1844)
19th century
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock printed book; ink on paper
DimensionsOverall: 21.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/16 x 6 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number2019.992
On View
Not on viewClassificationsIllustrated books
Collections
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; By 1926, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 7, 2019)
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.
Katsushika Hokusai
1829 (Bunsei 12)