PrintsJapanese18th century

Courtesan and Dog

1770

Artists

Hanabusa ShigenobuArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

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

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

verticle chuban: H. 25.4 × W. 17.8 cm (10 × 7 in.)

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