PrintsJapanese18th century

Children at Play

18th century

Artists

Torii KiyonagaArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 38.5 cm x W. 25.5 cm (15 3/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

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