PrintsJapanese18th century

The Secret Love Letter

Edo period, circa 1765-1770

Artists

Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "chūban" format; 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. 27.3 cm x W. 20.0 cm (10 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.)

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