PrintsJapanese18th century

Mitate of Letter-Reading Scene from Chūshingura

Edo period, circa 1772-1773

Artists

Isoda Koryūsai 磯田湖龍齋Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hashira-e" format; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 71.3 cm x W. 12.3 cm (28 1/16 x 4 13/16 in.)

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