Matsushima, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue)
PrintsJapanese19th century

Matsushima, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue)

1896 (Meiji 29)

Artists

Kobayashi Kiyochika 小林清親Artist
Matsuki Heikichi 松木平吉Publisher
Classification
Prints
Technique
Woodblock print
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Meiji era, 1868-1912
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

vertical ōban: H. 35.6 cm x W. 23.4 cm (14 x 9 3/16 in.)

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