Reading Under a Maple Tree

Nakabayashi Chikkei

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Nakabayashi Chikkei (Japanese, 1816–1867). Reading Under a Maple Tree, 19th century. Hanging scroll, ink and colors on silk, Overall: 51 1/2 x 25 3/4 in. Comp.: 15 1/4 x 19 1/2 in. Brooklyn Museum, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 1991.29. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Reading Under a Maple Tree

Date

19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Hanging scroll, ink and colors on silk

Classification

Painting

Dimensions

Overall: 51 1/2 x 25 3/4 in. Comp.: 15 1/4 x 19 1/2 in.

Markings

two square seals: (top) Seigyoin; (lower) Shofu

Credit Line

Frank L. Babbott Fund

Accession Number

1991.29

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