Woman at a Writing Table

attributed to Torii Kiyomasu (I), 1710 - 1720

The colour red was a distinctive feature in early handcoloured Japanese woodcuts. This print pays homage to two famous women from Japanese history. The poem on the table is by Koshikibu Naishi (c. 999-1025). The book held by the depicted woman is The Tale of Genji, written by Murasaki Shikibu (c. 1000), which is recognized as one of the earliest novels in the world.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1956-573
  • Dimensionsheight 536 mm x width 320 mm
  • Physical characteristicshoutsnede; lijnblok in zwart met de hand gekleurd in rood, geel en bruin

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Woman at a Writing Table

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1956-573

  • Description

    Vrouw in kimono met pijnboom- en pruimenbloesempatroon, zittend aan schrijftafel, met boek in linker hand, naar buiten kijkend over veranda naar tuin met waterbekken; achter in de kamer een stapel boeken op een plank.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • collector's mark: Wakai Oyaji
    • collector's mark: Lugt 2971

  • Catalogue reference

    Jap Cat I 4

Creation

  • Creation

    printmaker: attributed to Torii Kiyomasu (I), Japan

  • Dating

    1710 - 1720

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    houtsnede; lijnblok in zwart met de hand gekleurd in rood, geel en bruin

  • Dimensions

    height 536 mm x width 320 mm

Explanatory note

  • objectnaam.bijzonderheden: kakemono-e

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  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt and the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Kunsten en Wetenschappen

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1956

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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