PrintsJapanese18th century

Courtesan, with poem by Shunman

Edo period, dated 1799 (Year of the Snake)

Artists

Kubo Shunman 窪俊満Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed surimono in "yatsugiri-ban" 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. 19.6 cm x W. 10.6 cm (7 11/16 x 4 3/16 in.)

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