PrintsJapanese19th century

Actor Nakamura Utaemon as Hanaregomo Chokichi

Edo period,

Artists

Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Gototei Kunisada ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 38.6 cm x W. 26.8 cm (15 3/16 x 10 9/16 in.)

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