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Bellflower and Dragonfly, from an untitled series known as Large Flowers

(Japanese, 1760–1849)
about 1833–34 (Tenpô 4–5)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
DimensionsHorizontal ôban; 26.6 x 39.4 cm (10 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.)
Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession number21.6680
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
ProvenancePurchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from W. L. Keane collection (lot 410); December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.
Actor Onoe Matsusuke I as the Sumô Wrestler Ushigase
Katsushika Hokusai
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