Theatrical scene of a Couple fleeing in a temple at night
Artist
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
(Japanese, 1798-1861)
CultureJapanese
Date1813-1861
MediumWoodblock print on paper
DimensionsOverall, Image: 14 3/4 x 10 in. (37.5 x 25.4 cm)
Overall, Mat: 20 x 14 1/2 in. (50.8 x 36.8 cm)
Overall, Mat: 20 x 14 1/2 in. (50.8 x 36.8 cm)
InscribedPublisher's stamp at bottom.
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry
Object number36.8.54
Not on view
DescriptionPrint of a man & woman fleeing before a pale green Buddha, looking back over their left shoulders. A black & blue-green background design is free from outline.Utagawa Kunisada I (Utagawa Toyokuni III)
1859