Encyclopedia of Western Art (Kōmō zatsuwa) 紅毛雑話
Jiro Morishima
1787
Medium
Ink on paper
Dimensions
Each 8 15/16 x 6 1/8 in. (22.7 x 15.6 cm)
Classification
Illustrated Books
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Seymour Fund, 1956
Accession Number
JIB171a–e
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
Men
About the Artist
Jiro Morishima · 1754–1810
Jiro Morishima (1754–1810) was a Japanese artist active during the Edo period, best known for his contributions to ukiyo-e woodblock prints. His works frequently captured scenes from everyday life, reflecting the vibrant urban culture of the time with a focus on ordinary people, rituals, and domestic moments. One notable example is a diptych print depicting a tonsure ceremony, symbolizing themes o...