by Artist (14)
Open Access
[The Courtesan Sumanoura of the Akazutaya with a Young Attendant]
Furyu Mu-Tamagawa (Fashionable Six Jewel Rivers)
Artist: Utagawa Kunimaru (1794 – 1829) Primary
Date:
ca. 1820-1825
19th century
Dimensions:
15.25 x 10.5 in. (38.74 x 26.67 cm)
Dimensions Extent:
sheet
Object Type:
Print
Creation Place:
Asia, Japan
Medium and Support:
Woodblock print on paper
Credit Line:
Gift of James M. Reed, 2019.
Accession Number:
2019.03.262
This work is not currently on view
This print is from the series “Fashionable Six Jewel Rivers (Furyu Mu Tamagawa)”. It is part of a subgenre of ukiyo-e known as bijin-ga (美人画) , which are prints featuring women who meet the traditional standards of beauty of their time. See other copies of this print at the British Museum .
The series title appears at the upper left, and the print's title at upper right. At lower left, the artist's signature appears above the seal of the publisher.
The series title appears at the upper left, and the print's title at upper right. At lower left, the artist's signature appears above the seal of the publisher.
Keywords
Click a term to view other artwork with the same keyword
bijinga
Paintings or prints that depict beautiful women. This term, which literally means "pictures of beautiful women," was most likely coined in the Edo period (1615-1868) or the Meiji period (1868-1912). Before this period, these pictures may have been called "onna-e" or "bijin-e".
Paintings or prints that depict beautiful women. This term, which literally means "pictures of beautiful women," was most likely coined in the Edo period (1615-1868) or the Meiji period (1868-1912). Before this period, these pictures may have been called "onna-e" or "bijin-e".
prints
Pictorial works produced by transferring images by means of a matrix such as a plate, block, or screen, using any of various printing processes. When emphasizing the individual printed image, use "impressions." Avoid the controversial expression "original prints," except in reference to discussions of the expression's use. If prints are neither "reproductive prints" nor "popular prints," use the simple term "prints." With regard to photographs, prefer "photographic prints"; for types of reproductions of technical drawings and documents, see terms found under "reprographic copies."
Pictorial works produced by transferring images by means of a matrix such as a plate, block, or screen, using any of various printing processes. When emphasizing the individual printed image, use "impressions." Avoid the controversial expression "original prints," except in reference to discussions of the expression's use. If prints are neither "reproductive prints" nor "popular prints," use the simple term "prints." With regard to photographs, prefer "photographic prints"; for types of reproductions of technical drawings and documents, see terms found under "reprographic copies."
public domain
Land owned and controlled by the state or federal government. Also, the status of publications, products, and processes that are not protected under patent or copyright.
Land owned and controlled by the state or federal government. Also, the status of publications, products, and processes that are not protected under patent or copyright.
Ukiyo-e
Distinctive genre in painting and other media, but most prominently in woodblock printing. It arose in the Edo period (1600-1868) and built up a broad popular market among the middle classes. Subject matter typically focused on brothel districts and kabuki theatres, with formats ranging from single sheet prints to book illustrations. Generally, the style is characterized by a mixture of the realistic narrative of the Kamakura period and the mature decorative style of the Momoyama and Edo periods. Distinctive styles and specialties in subject matter were developed by different schools throughout the period.
Distinctive genre in painting and other media, but most prominently in woodblock printing. It arose in the Edo period (1600-1868) and built up a broad popular market among the middle classes. Subject matter typically focused on brothel districts and kabuki theatres, with formats ranging from single sheet prints to book illustrations. Generally, the style is characterized by a mixture of the realistic narrative of the Kamakura period and the mature decorative style of the Momoyama and Edo periods. Distinctive styles and specialties in subject matter were developed by different schools throughout the period.
Japanese printmaking styles
Printmaking styles belonging to Japanese cultures.
Printmaking styles belonging to Japanese cultures.
Japanese
Nationality, periods, cultures, and styles found in Japan, either in historical times or in the present.
Nationality, periods, cultures, and styles found in Japan, either in historical times or in the present.
women
Refers to female human beings from young adulthood through old age.
Refers to female human beings from young adulthood through old age.
human figures
Depictions that are specifically and primarily of the human form.
Depictions that are specifically and primarily of the human form.
Bunsei
Bunsei (文政) was a Japanese era name after Bunka and before Tenpō. This period spanned the years from April 1818 through December 1830.
Bunsei (文政) was a Japanese era name after Bunka and before Tenpō. This period spanned the years from April 1818 through December 1830.
Portfolio List
This object is a member of the following portfolios:
Does this record contain inaccurate information or language that you feel we should improve? Please contact the museum registrar at mpaqua@fairfield.edu.