A New Series of Fifty Poets' Stanzas of the Temmei Period; A Bookcase of Humorous Poems in the Azuma (i.e. Edo) Style 1786

This woodblock print by Kitao Masanobu (Santō Kyōden) from 1786 is a humorous illustration from the book *A New Series of Fifty Poets’ Stanzas of the Temmei Period; A Bookcase of Humorous Poems in the Azuma (i.e. Edo) Style.* The illustrated book includes comedic depictions of traditional poetry themes. The two illustrated figures demonstrate a common theme of the Edo period, humorous poetry, and the combination of visual art and literature. The book, which measures 10 1/4 x 7 in. (26 x 17.8 cm), is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.