Photo of collection object Gengi and Beauties Catching Fireflies, from the series Genji in Modern Style — Toyohara, Kunichika. Gengi and Beauties Catching Fireflies, from the series Genji in Modern Style, 4th month, 1861. Woodblock color print on paper, 14 x 9 1/2 in. (35.6 x 24.1 cm). Anonymous gift, 76.151.25. No known copyright restrictions.

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Gengi and Beauties Catching Fireflies, from the series Genji in Modern Style

4th month, 1861

Toyohara Kunichika

Japanese, 1835-1900

Asian Art

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Maker/Artist: Toyohara, Kunichika
Classification: Print
Formatted Medium: Woodblock color print on paper
Medium: woodblock, color, print, paper
Locations: Place made: Japan
Period: Edo period
Dimensions: 14 x 9 1/2 in. (35.6 x 24.1 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 76.151.25
Credit Line: Anonymous gift
Rights Statement: No known copyright restrictions
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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