PrintsJapanese19th century

The Battle of the Uji River

1849 (Kaei 2)

Artists

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳Artist

Enshūya Hikobei 遠州屋彦兵衛Publisher

Description

Left sheet of triptych: 1928.14.75 (right), 1928.14.76 (center), 1928.14.77 (left)

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

vertical ōban: H. 37.6 x W. 25.2 cm (14 13/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

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