Catalog record · 目録番号 63332
Young Lovers Preparing Tea
Catalog note / 解説
This is a mitate-e, or 'allusion print', a device whereby classical Japanese or Chinese themes were represented by or alluded to through the depiction of contemporary scenes. Here, a poem by the Priest Kisen (dates unknown) is alluded to by the depiction of tea preparation. Katsukawa Shunsho produced innovative mitate-e from the end of the Meiwa era (1764-1772). This is an early example of his work in this field. Materials: Colour print from woodblocks
Image record / 画像情報
VAM · early 1770s · vam
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