PrintsJapanese18th century

Woodcarver(?) and Woman Conversing while Boy Reads Illustrated Book, book illustration from ?

Edo period, circa 1790-1799

Artists

Kubo Shunman 窪俊満Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed surimono; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 25.9 cm x W. 39.5 cm (10 3/16 x 15 9/16 in.)

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