PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor TAMANAZAWA SEIJIRO AS A FEMALE WATER-CARRIER

18th century

Artists

Katsukawa ShunjōArtist

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

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Tōshūsai Sharaku, Late Edo period, 1794 (5th month)

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Illustrated Book of Japanese Armor by Arai Hakuseki (Honchō gunkikō zu)

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Rekisentei Eiri 礫川亭永理 (鳥橋斎栄里), mid 18th century

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

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