PrintsJapanese18th century

Boat, Island and Fuji

18th century

Artists

Katsukawa ShunsenArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono"; 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

paper: H. 26.3 x W. 39.5 cm (10 3/8 x 15 9/16 in.)

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