PrintsJapanese18th century

Courtesan Shizuka of the Tamaya (Tamaya uchi Shizuka) from the series "Shin Yoshiwara Edo machi" (Shin Yoshiwara Edo machi)

Edo period, 1779-1780

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. 69.5 cm x W. 11.6 cm (27 3/8 x 4 9/16 in.)

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