Book covers for Osana Genji Azuma no hatsutabi, Part 4, Vols. 1 and 2
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
(Japanese, 1797–1861)
about 1852 (Kaei 5)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (key block); ink on paper, with hand-applied color
Dimensions17 x 13.8 cm (6 11/16 x 5 7/16 in.)
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number11.38146-7
On View
Not on viewClassificationsPrints
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: 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 Kuniyoshi
1843–47 (Tenpô 14–Kôka 4)
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
1847–52 (Kôka 4–Kaei 5)
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
1841 (Tenpô 12), 1st month
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
1843–47 (Tenpô 14–Kôka 4)
