PrintsJapanese18th century

Two Women and Young Child under Willow

Edo period, circa 1781

Artists

Torii KiyonagaArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 68.1 cm x W. 11.8 cm (26 13/16 x 4 5/8 in.)

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