PrintsJapanese19th century

Pictures of Geisha and Peacock, from the series Ten Designs for the Honchō Circle (Honchōren jūban tsuzuki), with a poem by Asanoya Naonari

c. 1822-1823

Artists

Yashima Gakutei 八島岳亭Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (ukiyo-e, surimono); ink, color, and metallic pigments on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Shikishiban: H. 20.6 cm x W. 18.4 cm (8 1/8 x 7 1/4 in.)

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