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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Theatrical Parody of the Sixteen Arhats (美達住楼久楽翫 Mitate jūroku rakan), Edo Period

Maker

  • Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳
  • Sumiyoshiya Masagōrō 住吉屋政吾郎

Title

Theatrical Parody of the Sixteen Arhats (美達住楼久楽翫 Mitate jūroku rakan)

Year

Edo Period

Medium

ink, color

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • Polychrome woodblock-printed (nishiki-e) triptych

Techniques

  • Polychrome woodblock-printed (nishiki-e) triptych

Supports

  • paper

Dimensions

Vertical ōban triptych: 34.3 x 73.3 cm (13 1/2 x 28 7/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signature: 一勇斎国芳画

Seals: Censor's seal: 福 (Fuku)、村松 (Muramatsu)

Place

Place Made: Japan; Place Made: Tokyo

Type

  • Prints

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

20.1311

Theatrical Parody of the Sixteen Arhats (美達住楼久楽翫 Mitate jūroku rakan)

Signature: 一勇斎国芳画

Seals: Censor's seal: 福 (Fuku)、村松 (Muramatsu)

Place Made: Japan; Place Made: Tokyo

Exhibition History

The Artistry of Utagawa Kuniyoshi

October 7, 2023 - April 28, 2024

Edo Theater

January 18 - May 18, 2008

Triptychs in Japanese Printmaking

June 6 - August 31, 2003

Utagawa Kuniyoshi

December 10, 1997 - March 8, 1998

The Triptych Format in Japanese Woodblock Prints

December 6, 1991 - January 26, 1992
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Parody of the Sixteen Disciples of Buddha (Mitate Juroku rakan), Edo Period
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Parody of the Sixteen Disciples of Buddha (Mitate Juroku rakan), Edo Period
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳

Parody of the Sixteen Disciples of Buddha (Mitate Juroku rakan), Edo Period
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