PrintsJapanese19th century

The End of the Day

first half 19th century

Artists

Totoya Hokkei 魚屋北渓Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "naga-surimono" format (with text trimmed); ink and colors on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

18.6 x 51 cm (7 5/16 x 20 1/16 in.)

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