PrintsJapanese18th-19th century

The Maiden, Descending Geese (Otome rakugan), from an untitled series of chapters from the Tale of Genji related to the Eight Views

18th-19th century

Artists

Utagawa Toyokuni 歌川豊国Artist

Classification

Prints

Technique

Woodblock print

Medium

Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 25.5 cm x W. 18.3 cm (10 1/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

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