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Archive: Ichiyôsai Yoshitaki (一養齋芳瀧)

Description:
A mitate (analogue) of Prince Genji
Signature:
Yoshitaki ga
Seals:
No artist seal
Publisher:
Wataki (Wataya Kihei, 綿屋喜兵衞)
Date:
1/1870
Format:
(H x W)
Uchiwa-e (rigid-fan print) nishiki-e
mounting 24.0 x 35.5 cm; actual print 24.0 x 28.8 cm
Impression:
Good
Condition:
Excellent color; good condition (backed, tiny soiling above Genji's head)
Price (USD/¥):
SOLD

Inquiry: YST03

Comments:
Design

A mitate (analogue) of Prince Genji and a female companion, depicted as a young couple in Meiji-period dress on a balcony overlooking a western settlement;; circa 1870s; Signature Yoshitaki ga; published by Wataki (Wataya Kihei, 綿屋喜兵衞); an intriguing portrayal featuring elements of early Meiji style, allusions to the classic Genji tale, and the encroachment of Western power.