Image
Description
Maker
- Utagawa Hiroshige, 1797-1858, Japanese
- Wakasaya Yoichi, Japanese, publisher
Title
Peacock and peonies (Botan ni kujaku)
Year
1830's
Medium
Polychrome wood block print
Materials/Techniques
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Materials
Techniques
Supports
Dimensions
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Image: 36.5 x 17.3 cm (14 3/8 x 6 13/16 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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White oval label affixed to verso, bottom right corner with an inscription in ink:[Japanese Characters][text and poems] The Chinese inscription associates the peony with wealth (fu) and lofty position (ki): The peony has the fragrance of wealth and positionand is signed Yusai (an artist's name of Hiroshige)
Identification
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State
Compare to 34.279.1-2; this is the earlier state with publisher's seal Place
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Japan
Type
Credit
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Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke
Object Number
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20.1249
Related
Use
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