PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Nakamura Nakazō Drawing a Sword

Edo period,

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. 30.5 cm x W. 15.2 cm (12 x 6 in.)

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