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A woman writing a letter, behind her, on a cupboard: P.544-1937

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

a woman writing a letter, behind her, on a cupboard

Maker(s)

Designer: Shinsai, Ryûryûkyo

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Description

Artist: Ryusai

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1937) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Note

Shinsai is the designer, Ryusai is the painter or engraver

School or Style

Ukiyo-e
Japanese

Techniques used in production

Colour printing
Woodcut

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.544-1937
Primary reference Number: 239102
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 7 November 2019 Updated: Wednesday 30 June 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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