PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Nakamura Denkūrō AS A WRESTLER

Edo period, before 1788

Artists

Katsukawa ShunjōArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 29.5 cm x W. 13.8 cm (11 5/8 x 5 7/16 in.)

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