Fukusuke and Fukujo Amused by Fukurukuju Disguised as a Clown
Yoshitomi, Utagawa
Fukusuke and Fukujo Amused by Fukurukuju Disguised as a Clown
Artist : Yoshitomi, Utagawa
Date : c. 1860
Medium : woodblock
Item# : 280234
Condition : Soiling, slight fading and trimming
Dimensions : 13 3/4 x 9 3/8 inches
Comments : This is a uke-e (good-fortune print). Fukurukuju in one of the Seven Lucky Gods, specifically the god of wisdom and longevity. Fukusuke is the large headed man on the lower left. His name means “good fortune.” He is a spirit of general prosperity but is especially associated with merchants. The woman is Fukujo, a lucky woman. Thanks to members of the Pictures of the Floating World Facebook page, and various internet sources, for this additional information.