PrintsJapanese19th century

Illustrated Satirical Poems About Famous Scenic Views in Edo (Kyōka Edo meisho zue), Vol. 11

Late Edo period, dated 1856 (Ansei 3, 5th month)

Artists

Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed book; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 25.6 x W. 17.8 cm (10 1/16 x 7 in.)

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