PrintsJapanese19th century

Two Theatrical Performers (left sheet of diptych)

Edo period, circa 1810-1825

Artists

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai 柳々居辰斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono"; ink, color and metallic pigment on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: H. 14.5 x W. 18.8 cm (5 11/16 x 7 3/8 in.)

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