DETAILS
- Artist
- Nishikawa Sukenobu
- Date
- 1726
- Location
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Culture
- Japan
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THE ARTIST
Nishikawa Sukenobu
Nishikawa Sukenobu, an influential Kyoto-based ukiyo-e artist, was celebrated for his sensitive depictions of women from all walks of life.
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