Hokuba. Geisha Strolling Near the Pleasure Quarters, Edo, Late Edo period, early to mid 19th century. Hanging scroll, now mounted on a panel and framed; ink and colors on silk; with signature of the artist reading "Teisai" and with a seal of the artist, 97.1 x 37.4 cm (38 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Ann B. Goodman, Class of 1953, in memory of DeWitt S. Goodman, Class of 1951; M.D. 1955, unknown.

Geisha Strolling Near the Pleasure Quarters, Edo

Late Edo period, early to mid 19th century

Teisai Hokuba 蹄斎北馬

1771 - 1844

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Hokuba
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Hanging scroll, now mounted on a panel and framed; ink and colors on silk; with signature of the artist reading "Teisai" and with a seal of the artist
Medium: Hanging scroll, now mounted on a panel, framed, Ink, colors on silk, with signature of the artist reading "Teisai", with a seal of the artist
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Edo Period
Dimensions: 97.1 x 37.4 cm (38 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Ann B. Goodman, Class of 1953, in memory of DeWitt S. Goodman, Class of 1951; M.D. 1955
Rights Statement: unknown