A Rustic Genji (Inaka Genji)

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Morikawa, Kokichiro
Description
Wood block, Japanese, used to produce right-hand print of GA 03213 series forming a triptych with GA 03215 (center) and GA 03216 (left). Landscape with three kimono-clad figures under arching branch of tree. 23 separate impressions were required to complete the image from 13 printing surfaces on seven blocks. This block (recto) printed impressions GA 03213.07 and .10, (greens and gray) and (verso) used for GA 03213.17 (black hair and kimono details).
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of T. Tokuno, Chief of the Japanese Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Insatsukyoku), 1889-90
ID Number
GA.03212.05
catalog number
03212.05
accession number
22582
Object Name
block
Other Terms
Wood Cut
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
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Record ID
nmah_794182
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-c059-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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