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A Drifting Boat (Ukifune) from "Tale of Genji"

Kunisada II, 1857, Wood cut
A Drifting Boat (Ukifune) from "Tale of Genji"
A Drifting Boat (Ukifune) from "Tale of Genji"
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Item no
16531
Title
A Drifting Boat (Ukifune) Chapter 51 from the "Tale of Genji" inspired series "Murasaki Shikibu Genji Cards"
Description
Prince Mitsuuji and his female companion are sailing in a snow-covered boat. Prince Mitsuuji holds a closed parasol and is looking at the lady who is sitting at his feet. They are both wearing kimono and the woman has draped a cloth over her hair. In the background trees and hills are covered with snow and two cranes fly overhead.
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Date
1857
Size
36 x 25 cm
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Location
Art and Design Library
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Digital FileElectronic file 72 dpi JPEG
£5.80(inc. VAT 20%)
Digital FileElectronic File 300 dpi TIFF
£29.40(inc. VAT 20%)
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