PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Nakamura Utaemon 2nd as a Courtesan

Edo period, circa 1765-1769

Artists

Ippitsusai Bunchō 一筆斎文調Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 29.8 cm x W. 14.0 cm (11 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)

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