Ankanzan Clinic in Heijima
Titles
- Heijima Ankanzan
- 平島 安癇山
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 11/16 x 5 3/16 in. (9.3 x 13.1 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineGift of James A. Michener, 1991 (22588)
Object number22588
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.Heijima is located in modern-day Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture. Though records of Ankanzan have not been found, the reference to a medical library on the far left side of this image indicates that the complex may have served as a sort of clinic.
Portfolio/SeriesFamous Views of Owari Province (Owari Meisho)?
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Katsushika Hokusai / Katsukawa Shunrō / Katsushika Taito / Kakō
1838-1849
Katsushika Hokusai / Katsukawa Shunrō / Katsushika Taito / Kakō
1838-1849
