PrintsJapanese18th century

The First Month (Mutsuki), from the series Fashionable Five Festivals (Fūryū gosekku)

Edo period, circa 1765-1770

Artists

Isoda Koryūsai 磯田湖龍齋Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Koryū ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 12.4 cm x W. 14.1 cm (4 7/8 x 5 9/16 in.)

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