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Woodblock Print

Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woodblock print, two sheets, depicting two figures. The first in a red and white checked costume, the second in green looking aggrieved.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woodblock print on paper
Brief description
Woodblock print diptych by Utagawa Fusatane, Japan
Physical description
Woodblock print, two sheets, depicting two figures. The first in a red and white checked costume, the second in green looking aggrieved.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34.3cm
  • Width: 2.1cm
These dimensions apply individually to each sheet.
Marks and inscriptions
  • 「白井権八 市村羽左衛門」
  • 「幡隨意長兵衛 河原崎権十郎」
Object history
Purchased from S. M. Franck & Co., accessioned in 1886. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Collection
Accession number
E.2930-1886

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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