PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Nakayama Tomisaburō as the Courtesan Miyagino from the Play "Katakiuchi Noriai-Banashi" (Kiri-za)

Late Edo period, 1794 (5th month)

Artists

Tōshūsai SharakuArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink, color and mica on paper, with printed signature reading "Tōshūsai Sharaku ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 37.2 cm x W. 23.8 cm (14 5/8 x 9 3/8 in.)

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