PrintsJapanese18th century

The Six States of Woman (Six Courtesans Representing Six Poets)

Edo period, 1798

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed surimono in "yoko-chūban" format; ink, color and metallic pigment on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 19.2 cm x W. 25.5 cm (7 9/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

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