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Nishimura Shigenaga

Ducks (Kamo), 1740's

Description

Maker

Title

Ducks (Kamo)

Year

1740's

Medium

Polychrome woodblock print

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Supports

Dimensions

Sheet: 33.5 x 15.1 cm (13 3/16 x 5 15/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscription below.

Place

Japan; Tokyo

Type

Credit

Gift of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

Object Number

34.291

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Process and Function

January 19 - May 27, 2007

The complicated technique utilized here represents one stage in the development of full polychrome woodblock printing. Three woodblocks -- light and dark gray and black -- were used for printing; then the print was hand-colored with red and yellow pigments; and, finally, metallic embellishments were added. Works of this type were known as "lacquer prints."

Use

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