Asagao
Artist
Eishi, Hosoda
(Japanese, 1756–1829)
Publisherpublished by
Kansendō 甘泉堂
(Japanese)
Dateabout 1794
Mediumwoodblock print
Dimensions38.1 x 76.2 cm (15 x 30 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Object number1901.59.41
DescriptionThis word, which is the Japanese name for the morning glory, is the title ofthe 20th book of the classical romance, the "Genji Monogatari." It is also the name of one of the principal characters in that book, the Princess Asagao, who by the Emperpor's command had been serving as the vestal virgin a the Kamo Shinto shrine. The print givesOn View
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