PrintsJapanese19th century

Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō 7th as Matsuomaru

Late Edo period, mid 19th century

Artists

Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Unmatted ukiyo-e woodblock print in ōban format; ink and colors on paper, with printed signature reading "Kunisada ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

36.4 x 24.4 cm (14 5/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

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