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Woodblock Print

1828 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woodblock print, depicting a theatrical character in grey holding a baby.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woodblock print on paper
Brief description
Woodblock print by Gigadō Ashiyuki (active c. 1813-33), Osaka, Japan, 1828
Physical description
Woodblock print, depicting a theatrical character in grey holding a baby.
Dimensions
  • Height: 37.5cm
  • Width: 25.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 「六部快了 嵐橘三郎」
  • 「戯画堂芦ゆき画」 (Artist signature)
    Transliteration
    'Gigadō Ashiyuki ga'
Object history
Originally three sheets, just this one remains.
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.2848-1886

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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