Prins Genji verfrist zich 1859

"Prins Genji verfrist zich" (Prince Genji Refreshes Himself) is a woodblock print by the prolific Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada, created in 1859. It features a single, elegantly dressed figure, possibly a nobleman, standing amidst a subtle, patterned background. The print's composition is balanced by the figure's pose and the placement of the water basin. This work, now held at the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Kunisada's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, which often depicted scenes from everyday life, literature, and theater.