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Spread Eleven from Volume Four of People of Japan in Light Verse (Kyōka)

狂歌やまと人物

1857

Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川 広重

(Japanese, 1797–1858)
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Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Medium
Woodblock-printed book; ink and color on paper
Measurements
Book: 23.5 x 16.7 cm (9 1/4 x 6 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kelvin Smith 1976.150.4.k
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented book spread features vertical rows of black-inked calligraphy on cream paper. Loopy characters streak down the pages in undulating columns, with ink occasionally fading out to create rhythmic movement. Each column is staggered, with interconnected script flowing from one character to the next. The aged, cream-colored surface shows subtle brown spots, mirroring the expressive, fluid style of traditional hanging scrolls.

Spread Eleven from Volume Four of People of Japan in Light Verse (Kyōka)

1857

Utagawa Hiroshige

(Japanese, 1797–1858)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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