Catalog record · 目録番号 22746

Irises

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Hiroshige歌川広重
Date / 年代: 1837-1845
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / vam
Digital image / 画像: 2000 × 1506 px
Published by / 公開者: 黒川トウマ

Catalog note / 解説

This <i>uchiwa-e</i>, or rigid fan print, design by Hiroshige is one of an untitled series of four in the collection of the V&A. The ribmarks visible on its surface are evidence that it was salvaged from a made-up fan. The cool shades of blue are particularly suitable for an item intended for use during the hot months of summer. The irises, which flower in May, are classic symbols of summer's arrival. Materials: Colour print from woodblocks

Image record / 画像情報

VAM · ca. 1840-1842 · vam

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