PrintsJapanese18th century

Sumo Games at Ryōgoku Attracting a Large Crowd

Edo period,

Artists

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print; ink and color on paper with printed signature reading "Katsukawa Shunshō ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 32.4 cm x W. 44.5 cm (12 3/4 x 17 1/2 in.)

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