PrintsJapanese

Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke 2nd as Tsunewakamaru in the play Iro Moyō Aoyagi Soga performed at the Nakamura Theater from the second month of 1775

Edo period, 1775 (2nd month)

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

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 30.3 cm x W. 15.1 cm (11 15/16 x 5 15/16 in.)

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