Three Modern Reproductions: Design of Abe no Nakamaro from the Shika Shashin-kyo ("Poems of China and Japan Mirrored to Life"

Katsushika Hokusai

Caption

Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849). Three Modern Reproductions: Design of Abe no Nakamaro from the Shika Shashin-kyo ("Poems of China and Japan Mirrored to Life", late 19th – early 20th century. Woodblock print on paper, Each (approx.): 24 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (62.9 x 26.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 76.151.7a-c.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Three Modern Reproductions: Design of Abe no Nakamaro from the Shika Shashin-kyo ("Poems of China and Japan Mirrored to Life"

Date

late 19th – early 20th century

Period

Meiji period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Woodblock print on paper

Classification

Print

Dimensions

Each (approx.): 24 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (62.9 x 26.7 cm)

Signatures

Signature: Zen Hokusai I-itsu hitsu (left).

Markings

Censor seal: Kiwame (lower left)

Credit Line

Anonymous gift

Accession Number

76.151.7a-c

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