PrintsJapanese19th century

First Dream of the New Year

c. 1825

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (surimono); ink, color and metallic pigments on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Shikishiban: H. 21.3 cm x W. 18.7 cm (8 3/8 x 7 3/8 in.)

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