PrintsJapanese19th century

Preface: Detatched page from One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku hyakkei) Vol. 3

Edo period, circa 1835-1847

Artists

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed book page; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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