History of Kamakura
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
8 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (21 x 18.1 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Accession Number
JP2030
Tags
Art Historical Context
Kubo Shunman's *History of Kamakura* a delightful example of a *surimono*, a luxurious type of Japanese woodblock print produced during the Edo period (1615–8). Created in the early 19th century this intimate work measures just 8¼ x 7⅛ inches, using vibrant ink and color on paper Shunman, a versatile ukiyo-e artist for his poetic and refined designs, crafted *surimono* like this one for private patrons, often as New Year's greetings or commissions featuring kyōka poems. These prints stand out for their exquisite craftsmanship, including subtle embossing, metallic pigments, and precise carving ...
About the Artist
Kubo Shunman · 1757–1820
Japanese, 1757–1820