PrintsJapanese19th century

ACTOR

Late Edo period, circa 1853

Artists

Murai FusataneArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 35.4 cm x W. 24.3 cm (13 15/16 x 9 9/16 in.)

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