Artwork Page for A Picture by Hishikawa Moronobu: Woman with a Set of Poem Cards

Details / Information for A Picture by Hishikawa Moronobu: Woman with a Set of Poem Cards

A Picture by Hishikawa Moronobu: Woman with a Set of Poem Cards

mid 1820s

Totoya Hokkei 魚屋 北渓

(Japanese, 1780–1850)
Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Medium
color woodblock print (surimono) with gold, silver, and embossing
Measurements
Sheet: 21 x 18.4 cm (8 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin Smith 1985.324
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
Not on view
Print

Description

The poem by Ganjotei Shirataka reads: Friendly, amid the starry forest of the plum branches the voice of the warbler singing of the sun and moon.
A color woodblock print depicts a light-skinned figure sitting cross-legged, facing right. They wear a blue kimono with green leaf patterns and hold a floral fan near their face. Beside them sits a black box of books and two small cards. Panels of calligraphy and white blossoms frame the figure within a thick orange border. Metallic details accent the blossoms and the circular patterns on the clothing.

A Picture by Hishikawa Moronobu: Woman with a Set of Poem Cards

mid 1820s

Totoya Hokkei

(Japanese, 1780–1850)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork