#25

Utagawa Kunisada
(1786 – 1864)

Sedmý měsíc (Fumizuki)

The Seventh Month (Fumizuki)
The Seventh Month (Fumizuki)
The Seventh Month (Fumizuki)
The Seventh Month (Fumizuki)
The Seventh Month (Fumizuki)
#25

Utagawa Kunisada
(1786 – 1864)

Sedmý měsíc (Fumizuki)

Technika
barevný dřevořez (nishiki-e)
Rozměr
35.5 x 72
Sold for
8 000 Kč
Galerie Arcimboldo, sro
Galerie Arcimboldo, sro
Starting price: 6 000 Kč
29. 3. 2026 17:00

Basic info

technika
barevný dřevořez (nishiki-e)
rozměr
35.5 x 72

About

Japan, 6th month of 1855 (Edo period, Ansei 2), from the series The Five Festivals Represented by Eastern Genji (Azuma Genji mitate gosekku) This dramatic and visually stunning triptych is a masterpiece by Utagawa Kunisada I. The scene originates from the series "The Five Festivals Represented by Eastern Genji" (Azuma Genji mitate gosekku) and specifically depicts "The Seventh Month" (Fumizuki). During the late Edo period, parodies of the Tale of Genji (known as Nise Murasaki inaka Genji) were an absolute cultural and theatrical phenomenon. In this night scene, anchored by a glowing full moon on the left sheet, the central male figure is captured in a tense, dynamic pose, partially drawing his sword. He is surrounded by figures adorned in exquisitely patterned, voluminous kimonos. A highly theatrical and mysterious detail is the female demon (hannya) mask visible on the right sheet, adding a supernatural undertone to the narrative. The print bears the censor's seals (aratame, Hare 6) on each sheet and features no blockcutter's mark. Once assembled, this triptych will serve as a monumental and eye-catching centerpiece in any collection.

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