PrintsJapanese18th century

Actors Mimaru Tomijirō and Matsumoto Kōshirō 1st

Mid Edo period, circa 1784-1785

Artists

Torii KiyonagaArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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. 37.7 cm x W. 25.2 cm (14 13/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

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