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Two Figures, 19th century. Matted painting; ink on paper (wash drawing?).

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Matted painting; ink on paper (wash drawing?) · 10 3/8 x 14 in. (26.4 x 35.6 cm · The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Museum title
Two Figures
Artist
Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo))
Date
19th century
Medium
Matted painting; ink on paper (wash drawing?)
Dimensions
10 3/8 x 14 in. (26.4 x 35.6 cm)
Credit line
Fletcher Fund, 1937
Image license
CC0 1.0 · Public domain
Museum record
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Artist’s life 1760–1849

Ukiyo-e c. 1600–1900

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Two Figures · Katsushika Hokusai, 19th century
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