PrintsJapanese18th century

Courtesan and Lover Conversing Through the Bars of a Brothel

Edo period, circa 1765-1770

Artists

Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "chūban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Harunobu ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 28.0 cm x W. 20.5 cm (11 x 8 1/16 in.)

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