PrintsJapanese18th century

Actors Nakamura Matsue and Ichikawa Yaozō

18th century

Artists

Ippitsusai Bunchō 一筆斎文調Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 32.0 cm x W. 14.6 cm (12 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.)

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