PrintsJapanese18th century

Courtesan

Mid to Late Edo period, circa 1786-1864

Artists

Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "?" format mounted as a hanging scroll

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

171.77 x 45.09 cm (67 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.)

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