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The Broom Tree (Hahakigi) from "Tale of Genji"

Kunisada II, 1857, Wood cut
The Broom Tree (Hahakigi) from "Tale of Genji"
The Broom Tree (Hahakigi) from "Tale of Genji"
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Item no
16527
Title
The Broom Tree (Hahakigi) Chapter 2 from the "Tale of Genji" inspired series "Murasaki Shikibu Genji Cards"
Description
Moonlight floods in through an open window illuminating the interior of a Japanese house. Prince Mitsuuji enters the room through a cloth partition and is reaching out towards the woman who is kneeling on the floor. The woman is leaning away from his touch and shows surprise. Both figures are wearing kimono.
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Date
1857
Size
36 x 25 cm
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Art and Design Library
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