PrintsJapanese

Two Standing Women Reading Letter

Artists

Kikugawa Eizan 菊川英山Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 34.8 cm x W. 22.8 cm (13 11/16 x 9 in.)

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