PaintingsJapanese19th century

Ukiyo-e Sketches

19th century

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Handscroll; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26.7 x W. 1346 cm (10 1/2 x 529 15/16 in.)

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