PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Nakamura Nakazō 1st as Prince Takahiro in the play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, performed at the Morita Theater from the eleventh month of 1778

Edo period, 1778 (11th month)

Artists

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 28.1 cm x W. 15.0 cm (11 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

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