PrintsJapanese

Actor Nakamura Denkūrō 2nd AS A SAMURAI

Artists

Katsukawa ShunkōArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hosoban" format; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 32.2 cm x W. 14.2 cm (12 11/16 x 5 9/16 in.)

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