The First Month (Mutsuki), 1847 - 1852

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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The First Month (Mutsuki), 1847 - 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
The First Month (Mutsuki), 1847 - 1852

Series: Annual Events for Young Murasaki

The First Month (Mutsuki), 1847 - 1852 - Attractive scene from the story "A False Murasaki's Country Genji," a parody of the beloved "Tale of Genji" which recounts the adventures of Mitsuuji, the Rustic or Country Genji. A matron kneels in the foreground, presenting an offering tray with gifts wrapped in white paper and tied with ribbon atop it. The beauty sitting on a cushion behind her smiles as she looks to the side, dressed in a elegant outer robe patterned with wisteria over a red kimono with a design of bush clover. Coals glow in the brazier on the floor before her, and a folding screen with a scene of cranes in flight provides privacy for the group. Nicely detailed with embossing on the white kimono trim.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 9 3/4" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Thinning at right edge, a few small holes, repaired. Toning and creasing, slight soiling, small paper label on reverse. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

The First Month (Mutsuki), 1847 - 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
The First Month (Mutsuki), 1847 - 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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