Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Title: Akashi - Genji Gojuyo Jo
Date: 1884.
Details & Prices: Toyohara Kunichika: Akashi - Genji Gojuyo Jo - Artelino
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Description:
"Genji Goju-yo Jo" (The contemporary Fifty-four Feelings) no. 13. "Akashi". The word, Genji, was punned with the Tale of Genji. The popular Genji theme was applied to the contemporary scenery. A courtesan is lighting a floor lantern.
![Toyohara Kunichika: No. 13, Akashi, from the series The Fifty-four Chapters [of the Tale of Genji] in Modern Times (Genji gojûyo jô) - Museum of Fine Arts](https://data.ukiyo-e.org/mfa/thumbs/sc187885.jpg "Toyohara Kunichika: No. 13, Akashi, from the series The Fifty-four Chapters [of the Tale of Genji] in Modern Times (Genji gojûyo jô) - Museum of Fine Arts")