PrintsJapanese19th century

Cherry Blossom Viewing at Gotenyama, with program and greetings from Tanaka Mineyoshi, the student of Tanaka Denzaburō

Edo period, possibly 1815

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono" in "yokonagaban"; ink, color and metallic pigment on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 39.2 cm x W. 53.8 cm (15 7/16 x 21 3/16 in.) UNFOLDED

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