PrintsJapanese18th century

Actors Nakamura Denkurō and Ichikawa Monosuke

18th century

Artists

Katsukawa ShunjōArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; 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. 22.1 cm x W. 16.2 cm (8 11/16 x 6 3/8 in.)

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