PrintsJapanese18th century

Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu and Bandō Sanpachi

18th century

Artists

Ippitsusai BunchōArtist

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. 29.0 cm x W. 13.7 cm (11 7/16 x 5 3/8 in.)

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