PrintsJapanese19th century

Scene in May: The Boys' Festival (Gogatsu no kei)

c. 1800-1810

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (naga surimono); ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

ebangire: H. 19.3 x W. 52.5 cm (7 5/8 x 20 11/16 in.)

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