Design of an oiran playing with a cat

Copy of Woodblock print F1904.441. This print is from the “a” side of a wood block numbered F1904.345ab. F1904.345a is one side of the woodblock showing a female figure. F1905.345b is the opposite side of the woodblock showing this scene with a male and female figure.

Historical period(s)
20th century
Medium
Ink on paper
Geography
Japan
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Study Collection
Accession Number
FSC-GR-501
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Print
Type

Woodblock print

Keywords
cat, copy, Japan, playing
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Description

Copy of Woodblock print F1904.441. This print is from the "a" side of a wood block numbered F1904.345ab. F1904.345a is one side of the woodblock showing a female figure. F1905.345b is the opposite side of the woodblock showing this scene with a male and female figure.

Collection Area(s)
Japanese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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