Eastern Genji in the Seventh Month, 1860

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Eastern Genji in the Seventh Month, 1860 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Eastern Genji in the Seventh Month, 1860

Comments - Terrific image of Mitsuuji, the Country Genji, enjoying an evening of dancing and refreshments to celebrate the Bon Festival in the Seventh Month. He sits on a platform covered with tatami mats, a shallow cup of sake in hand, smiling as he watches the dancers parading around him. Beauties in matching blue kimono patterned with butterflies are joined by a young girl in a pink robe and a rather clumsy-looking man at right. The gracefully wave their arms as the hop about on one foot, smiling and enjoying themselves. Gourd-shaped paper lanterns decorated with grasses and blossoms hand overhead, and a full moon can be seen at left above the silhouetted trees along the horizon. A wonderful design with attractive color and wonderful detail, including fine bokashi shading and wood grain impression on the background, and embossing on the white head scarf.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14" x 27"

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Three separate panels. Small repair, slight rippling at bottom edge, small stains at corners. Please see photos for details.

Eastern Genji in the Seventh Month, 1860 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Eastern Genji in the Seventh Month, 1860 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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