PrintsJapanese18th century

Courtesans of the Matsubarō: Nakagawa, Utagawa, Matsukaze

c. 1799

Artists

Kitagawa Utamaro 喜多川歌麿Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

overall for matted triptych: H. 37.7 cm x W. 75.9 cm (14 13/16 x 29 7/8 in.)

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