Women Gathering Clams
Artist
Yeizan
CultureJapanese
Date1806-1829
MediumWoodblock print
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (36.2 x 24.1 cm)
InscribedOn front of paper mount: "Yeizan" in pencil and crossed out. On back of paper mount: "7598".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. Hoge Tyler
Object number61.83.48
Not on view
DescriptionA color woodblock print of a two women gathering clams in a large circular basket by the shore. A village sits in the background and small hills are far in the distance over the water. This print is predominantly colored in green, pink, black, and grey. Chinese characters are present in the lower left corner.Label TextKikugawa Eizan Japanese, 1787-1864 Women Gathering Clams Woodblock print on paper Gift of Mrs. J. Tyler Hoge 61.83.48Exhibition History"Inspiring Impressionism: Japanese Prints in the Chrysler Collection," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, March 10 - June 18, 2017.
Kitagawa Utamaro
