The Old Castle of Kanie
Titles
- Kanie kojö
- 蟹江古城
Artist
Katsushika Hokusai / Katsukawa Shunrō / Katsushika Taito / Kakō
(Japanese, 1760–1849)
Publisher
Unknown Publisher
Date1838-1849
GeographyJapan
MediumInk and color on paper
Technique: Nishiki-e (Woodblock print with color blocks)
Dimensions3 9/16 x 5 3/16 in. (9.1 x 13.1 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineGift of James A. Michener, 1991 (22574)
Object number22574
DescriptionThis suite of prints appears to be a reinterpretation of the images that Odagiri Shunkö (1810-1888) produced for his version of Famous Views of Owari Province (Owari Meisho Zue), 1838-1841.Until 1584, when Toyotomi HIdeyoshi's forces attacked and destroyed it, Kanie Castle was held by lord Maeda Tanetoshi.
Portfolio/SeriesFamous Views of Owari Province (Owari Meisho)?
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Katsushika Hokusai / Katsukawa Shunrō / Katsushika Taito / Kakō
1838-1849
