TOYOKUNI (1769-1825). Three Ladies
Artist:
Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825)
Subject:
Three women watching two sake cups being carried by the current of a stream during a game called kyokusui-no-en. Participants had to compose a poem, within a time limit set by the passage of a lacquer cup carried towards them by the current.
Signature:
Toyokuni ga
Date:
1790-1800 ca. Kiwame seal
Publisher:
Wakasaya Yoichi (Jakurindō)
Size:
Ōban tate-e, 36,5x26,2 cm. Centre sheet of a triptych.
Medium:
Woodblock color print
Remarks:
The only impression of a complete triptych currently known is in the collection of the British Museum no.1906,1220,0.435 (only right sheet shown)
Conditions:
Fine impression, color and condition.
Item no:
B 410