Triptych: Three Kabuki Actors
PrintsJapanese19th century

Triptych: Three Kabuki Actors

Late Edo period, circa 1820-1825

Artists

Utagawa Toyokuni 歌川豊国Artist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "ōban" triptych; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

39.5 x 79 cm (15 9/16 x 31 1/8 in.)

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