The Twelfth Shogun Tokugawa Ieyoshi and his Retinue Sail on the Sumida River in Edo
Artist
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi 月岡 芳年
(Japanese, 1839–1892)
Date1860–1892
Mediumwoodblock print, ink and color on paper
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineAlexander H. Bullock Fund
Object number2002.229
Descriptionvertical ōban; triptychLabel Text2003-04-03: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japanese, 1839-92) The Twelfth Shogun Tokugawa Ieyoshi and his Retinue Sailing on the Sumida River in Edo Late 1770s Series: "Records of the Annual Events of the Tokugawa Government" Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; oban triptych Alexander H. Bullock Fund, 2002.229 As described in the handscroll-shaped cartouche the Sumida River which crosses the eastern part of Tokyo and flows into Edo Bay played a vital role in the history, culture, leisure and every day life of Edo citizens. Afloat one could enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossom trees in spring, fireworks in summer, moon-viewing in autumn and snow-covered scenery in winter-sights that were often recorded in paintings, woodblock prints and poetry. The shogun also sailed on the Sumida River was on various official tripsProvenanceThe Katie and Scott McDonald Collection, Rochester, NY
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Tsukioka Yoshitoshi 月岡 芳年
October 4, 1877
