PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Ichikawa Yaozō as an Otokodate

Edo period, circa 1770s-1780s

Artists

Katsukawa ShunkōArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 32.3 cm x W. 15.0 cm (12 11/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

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