PrintsJapanese18th century

Woman Writing Letter

Edo period, circa 1765

Artists

Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hashira-e" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Harunobu ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 70.4 cm x W. 12.2 cm (27 11/16 x 4 13/16 in.)

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