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The Warbler's First Song (Hatsune)

Kunisada II, 1857, Wood cut
The Warbler's First Song (Hatsune)
The Warbler's First Song (Hatsune)
The Warbler's First Song (Hatsune)
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Item no
16504
Title
The Warbler's First Song (Hatsune) Chapter 23 from the "Tale of Genji" inspired series "Murasaki Shikibu Genji Cards"
Description
A noble Japanese family sit inside a building enclosed by paper screens. They are lavishly dressed with patterned kimono and elaborate hair styles. The woman is holding a branch aloft upon which sits a small blue bird. The young girl holds a manuscript and various lacquered boxes lie before her. Behind them a garden is visible.
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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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