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Description
Print. no. 6 from the series of parodies of the Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety. The top panel illustrated the story of Lady Tang who breast fed her elderly, toothless mother-in-law. In the lower panel a baby is crawling toward its mother, who has a breast exposed for nursing, while a young child looks on behind her.
Porches Dwellings Single Built Works Women Kimonos Children (people by age group) Men (male humans) Infants Fans (costume accessories) Toys (recreational artifacts) Stoves (heating equipment) Lanterns (lighting devices) Japanese maple Ukiyo-e Print
Time Period
Meiji (Japan, 1869-1912)
Source
Woodcuts; Ink on Paper; 14 5/8 in. x 9 13/16 in. (37.2 cm x 24.9 cm); accession number 2004.1.22
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