PrintsJapanese19th century

Actor Kakura Udaemon

Late Edo period, circa 1845-1850

Artists

Utagawa HirosadaArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 23.1 cm x W. 16.0 cm (9 1/8 x 6 5/16 in.)

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