PrintsJapanese19th century

Sketchbook of Ike Taiga (Taigado gafu)

Late Edo period, mid-late 19th century (1st edition published 1803)

Artists

Ikeno Taiga 池大雅Artist

Tomioka TessaiArtist

Description

Inscriptions by Tomioka Tessai

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock-printed book in one thread-bound volume; ink and colors on paper, with printed introduction dated to 1804 and with printed signature reading "Kōtei-rōjin"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

28.5 x 18.8 cm (11 1/4 x 7 3/8 in.)

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