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Two Theatrical Performers (left sheet of diptych) by Ryuryukyo Shinsai — VisualArtsDB

Two Theatrical Performers (left sheet of diptych)

Two Theatrical Performers (left sheet of diptych)

Ryuryukyo Shinsai

1810–1825

Medium: Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "surimono"; ink, color and metallic pigment on paper
Dimensions: paper: H. 14.5 x W. 18.8 cm (5 11/16 x 7 3/8 in.)
Genre: Print
Museum: Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA, US

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