PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Iwai Hanshirō 4th as Shirotae

Edo period, circa 1750(?)

Artists

Torii KiyotsuneArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Hosoban; H. 29.9 cm x W. 14.0 cm (11 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)

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