PrintsJapanese18th-19th century

Perspective View (Uki-e) of Sadakuro Killing Yeichibei, from the Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chūshingura)

Edo period, circa late 18th to early 19th century

Artists

Utagawa Toyoharu 歌川豊春Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; 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. 29.9 cm x W. 40.8 cm (11 3/4 x 16 1/16 in.)

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