PrintsJapanese18th century

Teahouse Beauty (Bijin) Wearing Robe with Hagoromo Design

Edo period, early 18th century

Artists

Kaigetsudō Doshin 懐月堂度辰Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "kakemono-e" format; ink on paper, with printed signature reading "Nihon giga Kaigetsu-matsuyo Doshin zu"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 60.3 cm x W. 29.3 cm (23 3/4 x 11 9/16 in.)

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