PrintsJapanese19th century

Geisha with Samisen

Late Edo period,

Artists

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock printed surimono; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

20.6 x 18.2 cm (8 1/8 x 7 3/16 in.)

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