Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 22746

Irises

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Hiroshige歌川広重
Date / 年代: 1837-1845
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / vam
Digital record / 画像記録: 2000 × 1506 px
Source collection / 所蔵元: Victoria and Albert Museum
Published by / 公開者: 黒川トウマ
Rights / 権利: Commercial license required
Attribution / 表記: Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Catalog note / 解説

This <i>uchiwa-e</i>, or rigid fan print, design by Hiroshige is one of an untitled series of four in the collection of the V&A. The ribmarks visible on its surface are evidence that it was salvaged from a made-up fan. The cool shades of blue are particularly suitable for an item intended for use during the hot months of summer. The irises, which flower in May, are classic symbols of summer's arrival. Materials: Colour print from woodblocks

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