Long-tailed Tit on Autumn Ivy. Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797-1858 Tokyo (Edo)). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: 14 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (37.5 x 12.1 cm). Date: ca. 1835.
Furoshiki no
iro mo kashikoshi
koyo no
shigure ni somuru
tsuta no karakusa
The twined leaves of ivy have been dyed bright red by late autumn rains, creating colors as stylish as on a fine wrapping cloth.
[signed] Hachijintei
--Trans. John T. Carpenter.
Técnica/material:
Polychrome woodblock print (hosoban); ink and color on paper