PrintsJapanese19th century BCE

Genshōshichi, from the series Elegant Women's The Water Margin: From One Hundred and Eight Figures (Fuzoku onna Suikoden: Ippyaku-hachinin no uchi)

c. 1828-1832

Artists

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (surimono); ink, color, and metallic pigments on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

shikishiban: H. 19.8 cm x W. 17.1 cm (7 13/16 x 6 3/4 in.)

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