Fireflies in Darkness, 1847 - 1852

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Fireflies in Darkness, 1847 - 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Fireflies in Darkness, 1847 - 1852

Comments - Interesting scene from the "Tale of Genji" of fireflies fluttering around in a room at night. The beauty at right raises her sleeve and turns her head as the insects fly about her head, glowing yellow against the wall panels. She holds a section of a folding screen before her, as a young man seated on a mat on the other side watches with an anxious frown. The woman sitting behind him holds a round fan, her hand thrown out in a questioning manner. At left, a nobleman seems to be hiding behind an elegant kimono patterned with blossoms and folding fans, smiling as he peers over the edges. An intriguing subject, beautifully detailed, also in the collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 1/4" x 25 5/8"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three panels, not attached at the seams. Slight paper remnants on reverse at edges from previous backing. Several small holes and wormholes, small losses at two bottom corners, repaired, blends well. Soiling, slight rubbing and creasing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Fireflies in Darkness, 1847 - 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Fireflies in Darkness, 1847 - 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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