Young Man Likened to Red Plum Blossoms
Artist
Torii Kiyosato
Dateearly-mid 1760's
Mediumwoodblock print; ink and color on paper; benizuri-e.
Dimensions59.4 x 10.1 cm (23 3/8 x 4 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
MarkingsPublisher Mark;Mark of Urokogata-ya, 'hanmoto' (publisher)[Rectangular cartouche with three black triangles in a circle and the word hanmoto]
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Object number1901.189
DescriptionHashira-e ("pillar picture" print format). The young man (wakashu) is holding a branch of fragrant red plum blossoms (kobai no hana) which helps evoke a sense of his youthful masculine charm; he is accompanied by a young boy attendant.ProvenanceJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection, -1901
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Chinese
16th or 17th century, late Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Utagawa Toyohiro 歌川 豊広
early 19th century
