PrintsJapanese19th century

Actor Takaichi Take'emon

Late Edo period, circa 1845-1850

Artists

Utagawa HirosadaArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; ink, color and gauffrage ("blind" printing) on paper, with printed signature reading "Hirosada"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 23.2 cm x W. 16.2 cm (9 1/8 x 6 3/8 in.)

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