PrintsJapanese18th century

Courtesan Walking by Cherry Trees (Hana okamiyako)

Edo period, 1700

Artists

Hishikawa MorofusaArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Hand-colored ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hosoban" format; 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. 28.3 cm x W. 15.3 cm (11 1/8 x 6 in.)

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