Actor Nakamura Utaemon 2nd as a Courtesan
PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Nakamura Utaemon 2nd as a Courtesan

Edo period, circa 1765-1769

Artists

Ippitsusai BunchōArtist
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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