PrintsJapanese18th century

CROW AND HERON: ACTORS ICHIKAWA YAOZO 2ND AND SEGAWA KIKUNOJO 2ND AS TWO YOUNG LOVERS

Edo period, circa 1765-1770

Artists

Ippitsusai BunchōArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "chūban" 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. 28.8 cm x W. 21.1 cm (11 5/16 x 8 5/16 in.)

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