PrintsJapanese18th century

Oiran Seated on Cherry Tree Trunk

Edo period, datable to 1715

Artists

Torii KiyomasuArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Hand-colored ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hosoban" format; ink, color and metal filings 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. 30.0 cm x W. 15.6 cm (11 13/16 x 6 1/8 in.)

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