PrintsJapanese18th century

Woman Gazing at the Moon (perhaps Murasaki Shikibu)

Edo period, circa 1766-1767 (Meiwa 3-4)

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" (at edge of screen)

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 28.3 cm x W. 21.0 cm (11 1/8 x 8 1/4 in.)

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