Caption

Ushiwakamaru serenading Jôruri-hime (????????), Utagawa Kuninaga (ca. 1779–1827); publisher Iwatoya Kisaburô (Eirindô; fl. ca. 1760s–1832). Japanese ukiyo-e woodcut triptych, oban format, ca. 1818–1827 (Bunsei 1–10). Subject: Ushiwakamaru serenading Jôruri-hime at night with flutes, koto, taiko drum, lanterns, musical instruments; shows fusuma (sliding doors), momiji (maple leaves), pine trees, moon, chrysanthemums. Seals present. Dimensions: height 39.2 cm, width 77.0 cm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A40_284

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Rights managed

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19.9Mb (5.5Mb) / 12.2in x 6.3in / 3661 x 1898 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ushiwakamaru serenading Jôruri-hime ?? Utagawa Kuninaga ca 1779–1827 publisher Iwatoya Kisaburô Eirindô fl 1760s–1832 Japanese ukiyo-e woodcut triptych oban format 1818–1827 Bunsei 1–10 Subject night flutes koto taiko drum lanterns musical instruments fusuma sliding doors momiji maple leaves pine trees moon chrysanthemums Seals present Dimensions height 39.2 cm width 77.0 cm wide scene showing interior veranda exterior garden river rendered muted tones beige blue red black pale green left large tree red trunk blue foliage rises front open wooden building several people patterned robes sit kneel floor garments floral geometric designs figure stands near center wearing striped patterned robe holding fan nearby group seated figures gesture hold small objects foreground reclining figure pale beige blue rests veranda next decorative floor elements floral motifs central area sliding panels carved architectural details painted motifs round mirror- object stand right wooden railing leads exterior area woman layered patterned clothing playing flute instrument robes dark accents Two kneeling attendants pale faces simple garments beside cylindrical lantern dark top base Beyond them garden contains winding paths small stone structure rocks trees blue-gray leaves depicted soft blues greens beige tones composition combines fine linear outlines areas flat color repeating decorative patterns.