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The Chofu Tama River in Musashi Province (from the series The Six Tama Rivers of the Floating World) by Kitao Shigemasa

The Chofu Tama River in Musashi Province (from the series The Six Tama Rivers of the Floating World)

Kitao Shigemasa · 1765

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Artist
Kitao Shigemasa
Date
1765
Medium
color woodblock print
Location
Cleveland Museum of Art
Dimensions
[object Object]
Collection
Japanese Art
Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
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Kitao Shigemasa

Kitao Shigemasa, a prolific Edo-period ukiyo-e artist, was celebrated for his elegant 'beautiful women' prints and extensive book illustrations.

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