Thirty-third Memorial for Yoshida Bunzaburô II
Woodblock Print
1821 (made)
1821 (made)
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This print commemorates the thirty-third poetry gathering held to mark the death of Bunraku puppeteer and playwright Yoshida Bunzaburô II (1732-90). It includes poems composed for the occasion, as well as a depiction of a portable shrine decorated with autumn plants, and a pilgrim's hat and staff.
The print is evidence of the vibrant urban culture which flourished in the Edo period (1615-1868). Members of the theatre community often participated in wider cultural activities than just the theatre, for example poetry salons. Developments in wood-block printing meant that their achievements - both on and off stage - could be kept for posterity in beautiful form.
The print is evidence of the vibrant urban culture which flourished in the Edo period (1615-1868). Members of the theatre community often participated in wider cultural activities than just the theatre, for example poetry salons. Developments in wood-block printing meant that their achievements - both on and off stage - could be kept for posterity in beautiful form.
Object details
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| Title | Thirty-third Memorial for Yoshida Bunzaburô II (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour print from wood blocks, with metallic pigment |
| Brief description | Pap, Japan, prints |
| Physical description | Japanese woodblock print, surimono |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Signature: Tôkei Sha
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| Summary | This print commemorates the thirty-third poetry gathering held to mark the death of Bunraku puppeteer and playwright Yoshida Bunzaburô II (1732-90). It includes poems composed for the occasion, as well as a depiction of a portable shrine decorated with autumn plants, and a pilgrim's hat and staff. The print is evidence of the vibrant urban culture which flourished in the Edo period (1615-1868). Members of the theatre community often participated in wider cultural activities than just the theatre, for example poetry salons. Developments in wood-block printing meant that their achievements - both on and off stage - could be kept for posterity in beautiful form. |
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| Accession number | E.4019-1916 |
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| Record created | April 7, 2005 |
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