| schema:description 10 | "tombstone: Cherry Blossoms in the Wind, late 1790s. Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825). Woodblock print, ink and color on paper; overall: 38.7 x 80 cm (15 1/4 x 31 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Jeptha H. Wade in honor of Emily V. Wade 1975.97.a...(more)" |
| schema:description | "creditline: Gift of Jeptha H. Wade in honor of Emily V. Wade" |
| schema:description | "culture: Japan, Edo Period (1615-1868)" |
| schema:description | "collection: Japanese Art" |
| schema:description | "measurements: Overall: 38.7 x 80 cm (15 1/4 x 31 1/2 in.)" |
| schema:description | "technique: woodblock print, ink and color on paper" |
| schema:description | "wall_description: Highly regarded for his images of actors, Toyokuni was also known for his prints of beauties that demonstrate his brilliant skill in composition. This triptych depicts a joyful hanami (flower viewing) scene in spring. One woman stands on a huge wine bottle, while another one sits on a samurai’s shoulder; in both scenes, the women are tying prayers or poems on tree branches. On the left, two servants protect a well-dressed lady from the wind. Their fluttering, long-sleeved kimonos capture the wind’s movement. Standing in a triad, the three groups form a stable, harmonic composition against the cherry blossom background....(more)" |
| schema:description | "type: Print" |
| schema:description | "id: 148387" |
| schema:description | "inscription: Signature: Toyokuni ga
Publisher: Izumiya Ichibei (Senichi han)" |