PrintsJapanese18th century

Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu as Nureginu and Sawamura Sōjūrō as Gentōta Tsunekage

Edo period, circa 1755-1765

Artists

Torii Kiyomitsu 鳥居清満Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print ("benizuri-e") in "hosoban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Torii Kiyomitsu hitsu"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 31.7 cm x W. 14.0 cm (12 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)

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