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Woodblock triptych of ladies dressed in luxurious, colorful patterned garments gathering around a table with various food and drinks. Behind them are blossoming plum trees overtop a light pink background.

Utagawa Toyokuni

The New Plum Estate on the Sumida River (隅田川新梅屋敷之図Sumidagawa Shin Ume yashiki no zu)

Description

Maker

Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825
b. in Edo)

Title

The New Plum Estate on the Sumida River (隅田川新梅屋敷之図Sumidagawa Shin Ume yashiki no zu)

Period

Edo Period

Year

ca. 1825-1830

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

ink, color

Supports

Geography

Place Made: Japan; Place Made: Tokyo

Dimensions

Vertical ōban triptych: 39 x 78.4 cm (15 3/8 x 30 7/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signature: Toyokuni ga

Seals: Censor's seal | kiwame

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

20.1163

Type

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Eating in Edo
Apr 01, 2023 – Oct 08, 2023

Label copy

Picnics were popular in the Edo period, especially during flower viewing, or hanami outings. This triptych depicts one such excursion to a famous plum garden in Edo. Clad in colorful garments, women gather to enjoy the blossoms. A lacquer box with compartments for food and sake, commonly found in such gatherings, is pictured on the bench at center left. These boxes usually contain rice and egg dishes as well as pickled vegetables and raw fish, all beautifully arranged to show off the chef’s creativity.

The Triptych Format in Japanese Woodblock Prints
Dec 06, 1991 – Jan 26, 1992
Courtesans of the Floating World
May 30, 1986 – Aug 30, 1986

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Tombstone

Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825
b. in Edo)
Nishimuraya Yohachi 西村屋与八 (Japanese, 1759-1869), publisher
The New Plum Estate on the Sumida River (隅田川新梅屋敷之図Sumidagawa Shin Ume yashiki no zu), ca. 1825-1830
Polychrome woodblock print
Vertical ōban triptych: 39 x 78.4 cm (15 3/8 x 30 7/8 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 20.1163

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