PrintsJapanese18th century

Calendar Print (E-goyomi) of a Candy Vendor and Two Monkeys

Edo period, dated 1729 (Kyōho 14)

Artists

Tsunekawa ShigenobuArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hosoban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Gakō Tsunekawa [Shigenobu] hitsu"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 32.6 cm x W. 15.6 cm (12 13/16 x 6 1/8 in.)

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