PrintsJapanese20th century

The Snow Woman (Yuki Onna) in the play Yuki Onna Gomai Hagoita, from the book Dai Chikamatsu Zenshū

1922 (Taishō 11)

Artists

Uemura ShōenArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink, color and gold on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Taishō era, 1912-1926

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 38.2 cm x W. 26.4 cm (15 1/16 x 10 3/8 in.)

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