The Maple Fete
Artist
Eishi, Hosoda
(Japanese, 1756–1829)
Publisher
Kansendō 甘泉堂
(Japanese)
Dateabout 1794
Mediumwoodblock print
Dimensions36.2 x 73 cm (14 1/4 x 28 3/4 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Terms
Object number1901.96
DescriptionA transformed pictorial version ofthe fete described in the 7th book ofthe "genji Monogatari." Instead of depicting Genji and To-no-Chujo dancing before the emperor and the Royal Princes and other persons attached to the Court, Genji is shown seated on a rug laid on the gournd beneath a maple tree. A blue and white maku (wind curtain)On View
Not on view
