Catalog record · 目録番号 62698

Modern Butterfly Dance from the Tale of Genji

Artist / 作者: Toyohara Chikanobu楊洲周延
Date / 年代: 1880-1890
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Meiji / honolulu
Digital image / 画像: 481 × 245 px
Published by / 公開者: 朱雀ハル

Catalog note / 解説

Chikanobu was a student of Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) and well known for his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). A samurai working directly for the Shogunate, Chikanobu likely witnessed activities at the women's court (Ö-oku), where the Shögun's wives and consorts lived. This extravagant Genji image might have been based on Chikanobu's experience at the Shögun's residence. (from Tale of Genji exhibition 1/11/06-)

Image record / 画像情報

Honolulu · c. 1880s - 1890s · honolulu

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