PrintsJapanese18th century

Spring Flowers Arranged for a Soiree

Edo period, circa 1765-1770

Artists

Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (nishiki-e); 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. 21.6 cm x W. 29.1 cm (8 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.)

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