Boating on the Sumida
隅田川舟遊び
Designer: Utamaro, Kitagawa
Colour print from woodblocks, faded colours strengthened by hand. Ôban triptych
隅田川舟遊び
The yakatabune roofed pleasure boat is being boarded by a courtesan and her entourage. The chokibune is a water taxi, particularly associated with clients visiting the new Yoshiwara district
This is extremely uncommon, the MFA has two of three sheets.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray
Accession number: P.143-1961
Primary reference Number: 182757
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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