PrintsJapanese18th century

Descending Geese at Susaki (Susaki no rakugan) from the series Eight Views of the Shinagawa Pleasure Quarter (Yatsushi Shinagawa hakkei)

Edo period, circa 1765-1780

Artists

Isoda Koryūsai 磯田湖龍齋Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "chūban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Koryū ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 24.6 cm x W. 18.8 cm (9 11/16 x 7 3/8 in.)

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