Catalog record · 目録番号 71543
Chapter 33: Back of Wisteria Leaves
Catalog note / 解説
Kunisada's Genji pictures inspired other ukiyo-e artists to create images on the same theme. However, it was Kunisada who made Genji the protagonist into a conventional icon. Genji and female figures in Kunisada's prints always wear trendy, high-quality Edo kimonos. Genji's distinctive hairstyle is called Ebi-chasen-mage (literally, “a hairstyle imitating a lobster's tail or Tea Ceremony whisk”). Kunisada depicts Genji viewing flowers, playing a ball game, or riding in boats. This particular print series, Murasaki Shikibu Genji Cards, shows an extravagant style with rich colors and decorative elements including elegant flower blossoms and luxurious furniture and belongings. The images demon…
Image record / 画像情報
Honolulu · 1857 · honolulu
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