Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重
Sparrows and poppies (Keshi ni suzume), Edo Period
Maker
Title
Sparrows and poppies (Keshi ni suzume)
Year
Edo Period
Medium
color, ink
Materials/Techniques
Dimensions
Sheet: 32.4 x 11 cm (12 3/4 x 4 5/16 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
Inscription Text/Poem:
Translation: A red poppy, tissue-thin but dangerous-birds fly
The red poppy alludes to passionate love/attraction and can be likened to some women, fragile but "dangerous."
Signature: Hiroshige hitsu
Marks: Verso, bottom left: EGR313
Place
Place Made: Japan; Place Made: Tokyo
Type
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke
Object Number
20.1237
Sparrows and poppies (Keshi ni suzume)
Inscription Text/Poem:
Translation: A red poppy, tissue-thin but dangerous-birds fly
The red poppy alludes to passionate love/attraction and can be likened to some women, fragile but "dangerous."
Signature: Hiroshige hitsu
Marks: Verso, bottom left: EGR313
Place Made: Japan; Place Made: Tokyo
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