PrintsJapanese19th century

BEGONIA FLOWERS AND A SNAIL

19th century

Artists

Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 34 cm x W. 7.5 cm (13 3/8 x 2 15/16 in.)

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