Winter (Fuyu), from the series Four Seasons of Genji (Genji shiki no uchi) Japanese1861 (Bunkyû 1), 6th month Utagawa Fusatane Kagaya Kichiemon (Kichibei) Vertical ôban triptych Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (editor’s note: okay, I give up, I am a clueless amateur.  Can anyone explain how this is related to the Tale of Genji?)

Winter (Fuyu), from the series Four Seasons of Genji (Genji shiki no uchi)

Japanese
1861 (Bunkyû 1), 6th month
Utagawa Fusatane Kagaya Kichiemon (Kichibei)
Vertical ôban triptych
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

(editor’s note: okay, I give up, I am a clueless amateur.  Can anyone explain how this is related to the Tale of Genji?)

1 year ago 5 notes

  1. yajifun said: ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp/H201…
  2. yajifun answered: utagawa.or.jp/genji-e…
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