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Left part of the triptych (cf. KI 7719-2-19 + KI 7719-2-20); the same picture: cf. KI 7627-138 Kunisada sha Toyokuniga linlinlinlinlinlinlinlinfour-part series of triptychs with a triptych each on the theme of flower (KA/hana lin), bird (CH様/tori), wind (Flin/ kaze lin) and moon (GATSU; GETSU/tsuki). Here is the topic “Flower (hana Hier),” which of course means the cherry blossoms (sakura). Behind the wall umbrella is a distinguished man who visits the lady. He put his sword and his jacket. He holds a fan with a river scene at full moon. His hair is tied to a shrimp tail knot, allusion to Genji Sein/Mitsuuji Sein. The wall shade shows a cherry tree in full bloom (sakura). A section of a curtain decorated with bunny motifs.
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Title: Flowers
Description:
Left part of the triptych (cf.
KI 7719-2-19 + KI 7719-2-20); the same picture: cf.
KI 7627-138 Kunisada sha Toyokuniga linlinlinlinlinlinlinlinfour-part series of triptychs with a triptych each on the theme of flower (KA/hana lin), bird (CH様/tori), wind (Flin/ kaze lin) and moon (GATSU; GETSU/tsuki).
Here is the topic “Flower (hana Hier),” which of course means the cherry blossoms (sakura).
Behind the wall umbrella is a distinguished man who visits the lady.
He put his sword and his jacket.
He holds a fan with a river scene at full moon.
His hair is tied to a shrimp tail knot, allusion to Genji Sein/Mitsuuji Sein.
The wall shade shows a cherry tree in full bloom (sakura).
A section of a curtain decorated with bunny motifs.

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