PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Ichimura Kamezō as Jirō of Kyoto

Edo period, circa late 1750s(?)

Artists

Torii Kiyomitsu 鳥居清満Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hosoban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Torii Kiyomitsu hitsu"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 30.1 cm x W. 13.8 cm (11 7/8 x 5 7/16 in.)

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