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Jul 25, 2014

Women Beside a Stream Chasing Fireflies

Women Beside a Stream Chasing Fireflies

c. 1796–97

Chōbunsai Eishi 鳥文斎栄之

(Japanese, 1756–1829)

Japan, Edo period

(1615-1868)

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Sheet: 38.8 x 25.4 cm (15 1/4 x 10 in.)

Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.523

Location

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This print is the center print from a triptych, but the museum does not have the left and right prints.

Description

A group of women amuse themselves by chasing fireflies next to a stream. A sense of movement is conveyed by their sleeves fluttering in the breeze.

See also
Collection: 
Japanese Art
Department: 
Japanese Art
Type of artwork: 
Print
Medium: 
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Credit line: 
Gift of J. H. Wade

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