PrintsJapanese18th century

Woman Stepping on Kneeling Samurai to Gather Cherry Blossoms

Edo period, 1779

Artists

Torii KiyonagaArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hashira-e" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Kiyonaga ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 68.0 cm x W. 12.2 cm (26 3/4 x 4 13/16 in.)

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