PrintsJapanese18th century

Kabuki actors in the story of Jōrurihime and Ushiwakamaru

Edo period, circa 1715

Artists

Torii KiyomasuArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Hand-colored ukiyo-e 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

Paper: H. 53.4 cm x W. 32.2 cm (21 x 12 11/16 in.)

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