PrintsJapanese19th century

Beauties of the Three Cities (Osaka, Kyoto and Edo), with poems by Kokintei Yurahito, Mantotei Takomaru and an associate

Edo period,

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono" in "kokonotsu-giri ban" format; Ink, color and metallic pigment 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. 13.5 cm x W. 19.0 cm (5 5/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

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