PrintsJapanese19th century

SMALL SERIES OF THE 53 STATIONS OF THE TOKAIDO.

19th century

Artists

Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 19.7 x W. 31.7 cm (7 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.)

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