Umbrella Figure

2001-11-7

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Title Umbrella Figure
Object Number 2001-11-7
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Date Made 1923-1926
Section Asian
Materials Paper | Ink
Iconography Umbrella
Inscription Language Japanese Language
Description

Umbrella figure (傘師圖) by Fujiwara Takayoshi (藤原隆兼). Human figures in a house with umbrellas. Probably published by Nippon Gasui-Sha (Japan Print Purity Company) as part of their monthly series The Nippon Mokuhan Gasui (Masterpieces of Old Japanese Colour Prints).

Height 35 cm
Length 26 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. John W. White, 2001

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