Wisps of clouds, chapter 19 (original title on object), Ukiyo-e parallels to the cloudy chapters of Genji (series title on object), Two men with a huge spider in the background. Two warriors from the tenth century, Sôma Yoshikado, with hand scroll and Utô Yoshikata sitting with sword, are stalked by the monstrous spider Tsuchigumo. This scene refers to chapter 19 of the Story of Genji., print maker: Utagawa Kuniyoshi, publisher: Iseya Ichiemon, Japan, in or after Jun-1842 - in or before May-1846, paper, color woodcut, height 370 mm × width 254 mm

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