Egoyomi with Rabbits
Soshu
1867
Medium
Color woodblock print; surimono
Dimensions
24.9 × 18.3 cm (9 13/16 × 7 1/4 in.)
Classification
woodblock print
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
43499
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
This surimono is a rare and late example of an egoyomi print, or “picture calendar.” In the 18th century, egoyomi exchange parties became quite popular among both literate commoners and samurai, gathering together the aficionados of such print designs for gift exchanges at the New Year. This calendar was produced by the same group that commissioned Zodiac Surimono one year earlier; four of the poets appear on both prints. In addition, this print includes three visitors from afar and a female me...