Nibu Horiyoshi, an example from the True Story of Three Generations, Yashima Gakutei, between 1820 and 1825

The farmer tanshô kôkitsu walking across the rice fields. The true story of three generations, or its full title the true story of three generations of [emperors of] japan (nihon sandaijitsuroku) is a 50-volume book, compiled by, among others, fujiwara no tokihira (871-909) in 901. The poem emphasizes that the 'sacred ropes stretched over the rice fields' are as important as filial obedience. Label line: mentioned on object yashima gakutei (1786 - 1868), 1820 - 1825, color woodcut; line block in black with color blocks; metallic pigments collection: prints; japan (collection). Object Type: print. Date: between 1820 and 1825. Place of creation: Japan. Dimensions: blad Height: 202 mm (7.95 in) blad Width: 183 mm (7.20 in). Medium: paper. Collection: Rijksmuseum. Nibu Horiyoshi, een voorbeeld uit de Ware verhaal van drie generaties-Rijksmuseum RP-P-1958-444