PrintsJapanese18th century

Couple behind a Standing Curtain

Edo period, circa 1765-1770

Artists

Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (nishiki-e); 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

horizontal chūban: H. 20.4 cm x W. 27.5 cm (8 1/16 x 10 13/16 in.)

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