{"product_id":"estampe-japonaise-originale-utagawa-kunisada-toyokuni-iii-genji-monogatari-chap38-1851","title":"Original Japanese Print – Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III – The Tale of Genji Chapter 38 Suzumushi – Edo 1851","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"364\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\u003c\/strong\u003e traditional Ukiyo-e woodblock print. [\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis print is not a modern reproduction\u003c\/span\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"167\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"78\" data-start=\"53\"\u003ePrint type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGenji-e 源氏絵\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"270\" data-start=\"169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"182\" data-start=\"169\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utagawa Toyokuni III \/ Kunisada 歌川豊国三代・歌川国貞\u003cbr data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"230\"\u003esigned 香蝶楼豊国画 Kôchôrô Toyokuni ga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"272\"\u003eSeries title:\u003c\/strong\u003e 「其姿紫の写絵　卅八」 (\u003cem data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"659\"\u003eSono sugata yukari no utsushi-e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"311\"\u003eMagic lantern projections of this romantic purple figure, No. 38\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"397\"\u003eChapter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chapter 38 Suzumushi 鈴虫 of The Tale of Genji (\u003cem data-end=\"477\" data-start=\"459\"\u003eGenji monogatari\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"480\"\u003eDate of publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1851 (Kaei 4 嘉永四年), Edo period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"552\" data-start=\"538\"\u003eCensors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kinugasa 衣笠, Murata 村田\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"598\" data-start=\"585\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIzumiya Ichibei 和泉市兵衛 (Kansendō)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"641\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ōban yoko-e 大判横絵 35.5 x 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"731\" data-start=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"725\" data-start=\"712\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, unearthed in Kanagawa Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"733\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"733\"\u003eAbout the artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eUtagawa Kunisada\u003c\/strong\u003e (1786–1865), also known as \u003cstrong data-end=\"839\" data-start=\"823\"\u003eToyokuni III\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the leading artists of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"886\"\u003eUtagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e school during the Edo period. Immensely popular in his time, he is famous for his portraits of actors, female beauties, and compositions inspired by classical Japanese literature. His work is distinguished by the elegance of the figures, the richness of the textiles, and a very lively narrative sense, particularly appreciated in prints related to The Tale of Genji.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1272\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003eThis original print illustrates \u003cstrong data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003eChapter 38, Suzumushi\u003c\/strong\u003e, of \u003cem data-end=\"1366\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003eThe Tale of Genji\u003c\/em\u003e. The scene takes place in a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003erefined interior\u003c\/strong\u003e, with tatami mats, sliding partitions, and floral decor, and features \u003cstrong data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1489\"\u003ethree noble characters\u003c\/strong\u003e in a very theatrical composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2166\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003eThe standing figure on the right, wearing a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1745\"\u003esumptuous blue kimono with momiji patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1846\" data-start=\"1795\"\u003emost likely an evocation of Prince Genji\u003c\/strong\u003e. This motif of red maple leaves strengthens the connection to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1909\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003eautumn\u003c\/strong\u003e, the central season of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1939\"\u003eSuzumushi\u003c\/strong\u003e chapter, known for its melancholic and refined tone. Kunisada offers here an elegant and narrative visual interpretation of an episode from the novel, in the spirit of Edo prints inspired by classical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2387\" data-start=\"2168\"\u003eWe particularly like the palette dominated by \u003cstrong data-end=\"2238\" data-start=\"2220\"\u003edeep blues\u003c\/strong\u003e, the balance between architecture and characters, as well as the beauty of the costumes, whose details give the scene a lot of presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2389\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2873\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003eVery beautiful colors. Paper in good condition and margins in overall good condition, no creases. Traces of old and very well-done repair on the right side (see photos), barely visible. The reverse has some soiling but it is invisible on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2899\" data-start=\"2875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2899\" data-start=\"2875\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3268\" data-start=\"2901\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esuperb Edo print from our favorite Kunisada! \u003c\/strong\u003eWe love the presence of \u003cstrong data-end=\"3035\" data-start=\"3026\"\u003eGenji\u003c\/strong\u003e with his magnificent kimono with \u003cstrong data-end=\"3060\" data-start=\"3050\"\u003emomiji\u003c\/strong\u003e, the beautiful Japanese interior, and the atmosphere of a scene straight out of a novel. The representations of the famous Tale of Genji are always very beautiful in Kunisada's work! An authentic piece for lovers of \u003cstrong data-end=\"3181\" data-start=\"3170\"\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3206\" data-start=\"3186\"\u003eGenji monogatari\u003c\/strong\u003e, ancient Japanese art, and beautiful objects steeped in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover all our authentic prints in our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/estampes-japonaises\" title=\"Authentic Japanese prints by Kunisada and other masters\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eJapanese prints\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53543706394963,"sku":"E71","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/estampe-japonaise-originale-kunisada-genji-38-suzumushi-1851.webp?v=1776925481","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/estampe-japonaise-originale-utagawa-kunisada-toyokuni-iii-genji-monogatari-chap38-1851","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}