Man with Samurai Helmet Seated at Shore
Artist
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
(Japanese, 1798-1861)
CultureJapanese
Date1830-1850
MediumWoodblock prints
DimensionsOverall, Image: 14 3/8 x 9 5/8 in. (36.5 x 24.4 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 x 13 1/4 in. (48.3 x 33.7 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 x 13 1/4 in. (48.3 x 33.7 cm)
InscribedThe upper right corner has a drawn bow fitted with an arrow, which holds black kanji characters written in a blue background. It is signed in the lower left.
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry
Object number36.8.65
Not on view
DescriptionA woodblock print of a man seated by the shore with crashing waves. He is holding a tan samurai helmet with a gold dragon's head on top of the helmet. In the upper left corner, behind the man, stands a pine tree on the shore.Label TextUtagawa Kuniyoshi Japanese, 1789-1861 Man with Samurai Helmet Seated at Shore Woodblock print on paper Gift of Dr. James C. Perry 36.8.65Exhibition History"Inspiring Impressionism: Japanese Prints in the Chrysler Collection," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, March 10 - June 18, 2017.
