University of Alberta Museums Search

1985.42.26 - Chapter 25: Hotaru (Fireflies)

University of Alberta Museums Art Collection Read more about this collection »

Object Typeprint ArtistKunisada II Date Made1857

Item Details

Object Typeprint ArtistKunisada II Date Made1857
Accession Number 1985.42.26 Title Chapter 25: Hotaru (Fireflies) Object Type print Artist Kunisada II View People Details » Date Made 1857 Place Made Japan Culture/Nationality Japanese Materials ink on paper; woodcut Measurements image: 33.2 x 23.4 cm; sheet: 36.4 x 24.8 cm Description
This print illustrates chapter 25, "Hotaru" in the novel "Genji Monogatari". There are three figures, one standing and two kneeling. The standing figure is separated from the others by a screen. In this chapter, Genji…
This print illustrates chapter 25, "Hotaru" in the novel "Genji Monogatari". There are three figures, one standing and two kneeling. The standing figure is separated from the others by a screen. In this chapter, Genji wants Tamakazura to meet with his brother, now called Prince Hotaru. She resists, but finally gives in, although she is trying to hide. Genji arranges for fireflies [hotaru] to light her up so the prince can see her.
Credit Line Purchased by University Collections; Alma Mater Art Acquisitions Fund; Community Special Projects Fund; AEEF Fund Location Print Study Centre

Citation

Page Citation for 1985.42.26 - Chapter 25: Hotaru (Fireflies)

Page Citation

"1985.42.26 - Chapter 25: Hotaru (Fireflies), University of Alberta Museums Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/11-355. Accessed 01 Jul. 2025.


Object Hierarchy

Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made

1985.42.26 - Chapter 25: Hotaru (Fireflies)

Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made
Object Type Artist Date Made

Object Hierarchy for 1985.42.26 - Chapter 25: Hotaru (Fireflies)

Publications

Author Murasaki Shikibu, b. 978?
Title Genji monogatori (The tale of Genji; a novel in six parts, by Lady Murasaki)