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Kokuteisha Toyokuniga KoKoKoKoKoAlbum with Genji series by Hiroshige (5 leaves) and Genji series by Kunisada (49 leaves). The series of Kunisada in the period style. Here is the 9th sheet of Kunisada’s series. It is dedicated to the 9th chapter (= Aoi Es) of the history of Genji (Genji monogatari Es Es 様), which deals with the death of Aoi, Genji’s wife. During her pregnancy she becomes ill and obsessed with a spirit. She gives birth to a healthy boy, but dies shortly afterwards. The picture shows Genji Das in deep mourning in front of his late wife’s chamberwomen.
Title: Chapter 9
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Kokuteisha Toyokuniga KoKoKoKoKoAlbum with Genji series by Hiroshige (5 leaves) and Genji series by Kunisada (49 leaves).
The series of Kunisada in the period style.
Here is the 9th sheet of Kunisada’s series.
It is dedicated to the 9th chapter (= Aoi Es) of the history of Genji (Genji monogatari Es Es 様), which deals with the death of Aoi, Genji’s wife.
During her pregnancy she becomes ill and obsessed with a spirit.
She gives birth to a healthy boy, but dies shortly afterwards.
The picture shows Genji Das in deep mourning in front of his late wife’s chamberwomen.
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