PrintsJapanese19th century

Courtesan and Customer Behind Shōji

Meiji period, circa 1876-1886

Artists

Toyohara KunichikaArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Unmatted ukiyo-e woodblock print in ōban format; ink and colors on paper, with p

Culture

Japanese

Period

Meiji era, 1868-1912

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

36.7 x 24.6 cm (14 7/16 x 9 11/16 in.)

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