PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Nakamura Sukegorō 1ST WITH LACQUER BOX IN MOUTH STANDING BY FENCE

18th century

Artists

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hosoban" format; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 30.7 cm x W. 14.3 cm (12 1/16 x 5 5/8 in.)

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