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Volume Seven of People of Japan in Light Verse (Kyōka)
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| Artist / Maker | Utagawa Hiroshige |
|---|---|
| Date | 1857 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | Woodblock-printed book; ink and color on paper |
| Dimensions | Book: 23.5 x 16.7 cm (9 1/4 x 6 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Bound Volume |
About the Artist
BiographyUtagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) — Japanese ukiyo-e artist (1797–1858).Utagawa Hiroshige worked as painter, ukiyo-e artist, xylographer, draftsperson and artist and is associated with Japan. Their documented life spans the years 1797 to 1858; born and died in Edo. Their work is linked to Utagawa school, Kasei culture.Disciplinespainter, ukiyo-e artist, xylographer, draftsperson, artistBorn1797, EdoDied1858, EdoNationalityJapanMovementUtagawa school, Kasei cultureSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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