Actor Seki Sanjurō 2nd, from an untitled series of actors on the theme of Snow, Moon and Flowers (Setsugekka)
PrintsJapanese19th century

Actor Seki Sanjurō 2nd, from an untitled series of actors on the theme of Snow, Moon and Flowers (Setsugekka)

Edo period, circa 1825

Artists

Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Right panel from an ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "koban"-format triptych; ink, color and embossing 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. 18.9 cm x W. 12.7 cm (7 7/16 x 5 in.)

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