PrintsJapanese19th century

Picture of the Prosperity of Shintomiza

1879 (Meiji 12)

Artists

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu 楊洲周延Artist

Matsushita Heibei (松下平兵衛)Publisher

Description

Right sheet of triptych: 2007.214.102.1 (right), 2007.214.102.2 (center), 2007.214.102.3 (left) Various kabuki actors strolling around Shintomiza Theater.

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Meiji era, 1868-1912

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

vertical ōban: H. 37.4 cm x W. 25.0 cm (14 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.)

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