MFA impressions: 11.22170, 11.28636, 11.36625
Signed
Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga 一勇斎国芳画
Marks
Censors' seals: Muramatsu, Fukushima, Rat 6 Blockcutter's mark: Hori Mino 改印: 彫師: 彫巳の
Provenance
By 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911) NOTES: [1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Japanese, Edo period, 1852 (Kaei 5), 6th month
- Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Japanese, 1797–1861
- Publisher Kakumotoya Kinjirô, Japanese
- Blockcutter Koizumi Minokichi (Hori Mino), Japanese, 1833–1906
Dimensions
Vertical ôban
Accession Number
11.28636
Medium or Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper