PrintsJapanese18th century

Courtesan Rinzan of the Akatsutaya

Mid Edo period, circa 1780-1800

Artists

Hosoda Eishō (Chōkōsai)Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink and color on paper with printed signature reading "Chōkōsai Eishō ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 38.2 cm x W. 25.5 cm (15 1/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

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