Print was created by Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo in ca. 1863.

When was "Print" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1863.

What medium is "Print"?

Print is Woodblock print; ink and color on paper.

Is "Print" in the public domain?

Yes, Print is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Print

Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo

ca. 1863

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Dimensions

14 1/2 x 9 7/8 in. (36.8 x 25.1 cm)

Classification

Prints

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1959

Accession Number

JP3308

Tags

MenElephants

Art Historical Context

This vibrant woodblock print by Ichiryūsai Yoshoyo, created around 1863, captures lively scene of men and elephants, blending everyday Japanese life with exotic wonder. Measuring 14½ x 9⅞ inches, it's a fine example of ukiyo, the "pictures of the floating world genre that flourished in Edo-period Japan (1603–1868). Yoshitoyo, a lesser-known but skilled artist in the tradition of masters like Hiroshige and Kuniyoshi, specialized in dynamic genre scenes, often featuring performers, wrestlers, and novelties. The medium—ink and color on paper via woodblock printing—highlights a collaborative Japa...

About the Artist

Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo · 1830–1866

Japanese, 1830–1866

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