PrintsJapanese18th century

Man with Book at Elbow Dreaming of Courtesans

Edo period, circa 1765-1770

Artists

Isoda Koryūsai 磯田湖龍齋Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock printed illustration from "ōbon"-format book; 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. 19.4 cm x W. 25.6 cm (7 5/8 x 10 1/16 in.)

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