The Maple Festival (Momiji no ga) from chapter 7 of The Tale of Genji
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The Maple Festival (Momiji no ga) from chapter 7 of The Tale of Genji

Created early 1760s

Curatorial Overview

The Maple Festival (Momiji no ga) from chapter 7 of The Tale of Genji is an internationally celebrated Color woodblock print; hosoban, mizu-e created by Kitao Shigemasa (early 1760s). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.

Object Details

Dimensions31.2 × 14 cm (12 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.)
Credit LineClarence Buckingham Collection
Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Kitao Shigemasa Japanese, 1739-1820

Japanese (culture or style) • Japan • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries