The Picnic Under the Willow Tree
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The Picnic Under the Willow Tree

Artists

Tawaraya Sōri 俵屋宗理Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Ukiyo-e woodblock printed "surimono"; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: H. 20 x W. 23.7 cm (7 7/8 x 9 5/16 in.)

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