Six blind masseurs on a bridge., Utagawa Toyokuni I, between 1803 and 1807

Six blind men with sticks, crossing a wooden bridge; blooming red chrysanthemums on the shore. Humorous print based on the double meaning of the japanese words 'mizu' ('water' and 'not seeing') and 'kiku' ('hearing' and 'chrysanthemum'). Label line: mentioned on object toyokuni (ii), utagawa (1777 - 1835), 1803 - 1807, color woodcut; line block in black with color blocks collection: prints; japan (collection). Date: between 1803 and 1807. Place of creation: Japan. Dimensions: blad Height: 382 mm (15.03 in) blad Width: 257 mm (10.11 in). Medium: paper. Collection: Rijksmuseum. Zes blinde masseurs op een brug.-Rijksmuseum RP-P-1963-25