Catalog record · 目録番号 88021
The Poetess Izumi Shikibu
Catalog note / 解説
This print was conserved with the support of the Robert F. Lange Foundation. The print was first published in an album entitled Nishikizuri onna sanjürokkasen (The Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets in Color Prints), an idea inspired by the original selection of thirty-six immortal poets made by the courtier Fujiwara Kintö (966-1041). Each print shows a poetess on the left and her poem reproduced in calligraphy on the right. All prints in the album were designed by Chöbunsai Eishi, who created a number of them with literary themes. His style was elegant, often featuring women in graceful poses. This beautiful print depicts the renowned poetess Izumi Shikibu (ca. 970-ca. 1036). Wearing a twelve…
Image record / 画像情報
Honolulu · 1801 · honolulu
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