PrintsJapanese18th century

Hanabito of the Ōgiya, kamuro Sakura and Momiji, from the series Beauties for the Five Festivals (Bijin gosekku)

c. 1795-97

Artists

Ichirakutei EisuiArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

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