PrintsJapanese19th century

Actor Otowaya and Two Geisha at New Year's, with poem by Ryufutei Shirubei no Hanagaki

Edo period, circa 1815-1830

Artists

Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed surimono in "shikishi-ban" format; ink, color, metallic pigment and embossing 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. 21.6 cm x W. 18.9 cm (8 1/2 x 7 7/16 in.)

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