PrintsJapanese18th century

Actor Ichikawa Raizō Brandishing Sword

Edo period, circa early 1760s

Artists

Torii Kiyomitsu 鳥居清満Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hosoban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Torii Kiyomitsu ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 30.2 cm x W. 14.3 cm (11 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.)

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