PrintsJapanese19th century

Eager to Meet her Lover

Edo period, 1859

Artists

Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink, color and embossing on paper, with printed signature reading "Toyokuni ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 36.2 cm x W. 24.8 cm (14 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.)

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