PrintsJapanese19th century

A Scene of Filial Piety: Gomō

Edo period, circa 1801-1806

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono"; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 13.0 cm x W. 18.1 cm (5 1/8 x 7 1/8 in.)

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