PrintsJapanese18th century

Woman Running to Escape a Sudden Shower

c. 1765–70

Artists

Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; 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

chūban: H. 27.1 × W. 20.6 cm (10 11/16 × 8 1/8 in.)

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