Outfit for Travel
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
8 5/16 x 7 3/8 in. (21.1 x 18.7 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
JP2138
Tags
Art Historical Context
Kubo Shunman's *Outfit for Travel*19th century) is a exquisite example of Japanese surimono, a type of woodblock print produced in small, luxurious editions for private patrons, often featuring poetry alongside vivid imagery. Created during the Edo period (161–1868), this work measures just 8 5/16 x 7 3/8 inches, showcasing the artist's mastery of ukiyo-e techniques. Shunman (1777–1845), a versatile poet and printmaker, layered ink and color on paper with precise registration, subtle gradations (bokashi), and possibly embossing or mica for texture, evoking the tactile allure of high-end commis...
About the Artist
Kubo Shunman · 1757–1820
Japanese, 1757–1820