54. GAKUTEI (1786-1868). Kogō no Tsubone

YASHIMA GAKUTEI  (1786-1868)

The court lady Kogō no Tsubone is depicted leaning toward a koto placed over the
trail of her elaborate dress. During the late Heian period she was the favorite consort
of Emperor Takamura and she was famous for her beauty and musical talent.

Woodblock colour print with metallic pigments details
Shikishiban surimono, 20,7x18,2 cm
Signed: Gakutei
Poems by Bunkyōsha Hazemaru and Bunkaisha Nazuki
Title: Lady Tsubone (Kogō no Tsubone)
From the series Framed Paintings of Women for the Katsushika Club (Katsushika-ren
gakumen fujin awase). The series consists of at least thirteen designs.
Privately issued by the Katsushika-ren circle of poets
c. 1822

Another impression is illustrated, the subject described in detail and the poems
translated by John Carpenter, in Mirviss. The Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, no. 6.
Ten surimono from this series, in the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, are illustrated in
Redfern. The Art of Friendship, no. 58-67.

lllustrated in our catalogue Surimono. Hokusai-Shinsai-Hokkei-Gakutei, 
September 2024, no. 54.

Very good impression and colour, the gold background slightly oxidized

Price: Euro 2500

Status: Available




Item: D 511