『雪中梅荘群児遊戯 図』|Children Playing in the Snow under Plum Trees in Bloom (Secchū baisō gunji yūgi zu)
Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu
November 1887 · Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper · Asian Art
The prince encourages his playmates to enjoy rough-and-tumble outdoor winter sports, but he stands aloof on his front porch, not quite one of the boys. Even his costume sets him apart; it is a miniature replica of the military uniform worn by his father, who sits in the parlor. It is known that Prince Haru (the future Taishō Emperor) was unfortunately plagued with illness.
- Artist
- Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu
- Date
- November 1887
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1959
