TOYOKUNI (1769–1825). The bell at Akashi
Artist:
Utagawa Toyokuni (1769–1825)
Subject:
Court ladies and nobles from the Heian inside a villa. In the distance a monk strikes a bronze bell.
Series:
Genji hakkei, a series of prints where the chapters of the Genji Monogatari are associated with the Eight Classical Views.
Signature:
Utagawa Toyokuni ga
Date:
Around 1800. Kiwame Censorship Seal.
Publisher:
Izumiya Ichibei (Kansendo)
Size:
Chūban tate-e, 25.4x19 cm
Medium:
Woodblock color print
Remarks:
Three other prints from this series are in the collection of the British Museum.
Conditions:
Good impression, color and condition.
Item no:
C 1113
Price:
euro 550
Status:
Available