Prince Genji in the Snow

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image portrays an elegant scene with women in traditional Japanese attire, holding umbrellas as snow gently falls, contrasting with the vibrant patterns of their kimonos.

The image portrays an elegant scene with women in traditional Japanese attire, holding umbrellas as snow gently falls, contrasting with the vibrant patterns of their kimonos.

Name/Title

Prince Genji in the Snow

Entry/Object ID

1975.2.59

Description

Chapter 6 (Suetsumuhana) from a series illustrating the 54 chapters of the Tale of Genji. A scene of Prince Genji walking with a woman while children play in the snow.

Type of Print

Woodcut

Category

Vault, Japanese, People, Landscape, Plants and Nature
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Utagawa Kunisada II

Date made

1857

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

14-3/4 in

Width

10 in

Exhibition

Striking Impressions – Center Art Gallery January 7 - February 22, 2014