PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo 2nd from the Play "Koi Nyobo Somewake Tazuna - Yoshitsune Senbon-Zakura" (Kawarazaki-za)

Late Edo period, 1794 (5th month)

Artists

Tōshūsai SharakuArtist

Description

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink, color and mica on paper, with printed signature reading "Tōshūsai Sharaku ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 37.9 cm x W. 25.9 cm (14 15/16 x 10 3/16 in.)

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