Kikugawa Eizan
Preparatory drawing for "Elegant Garden with Figures and Peacocks"

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Preparatory drawing for "Elegant Garden with Figures and Peacocks"
ArtistJapanese, 1787–1867
CultureJapanese
Titles
  • Preparatory drawing for "Elegant Garden with Figures and Peacocks"
  • Hanashita-e
Datec. 1815
PlaceJapan
MediumSumi ink on paper
DimensionsOverall (assembled): 15 × 30 in. (38.1 × 76.2 cm)
 Sheet (each): 15 × 10 in. (38.1 × 25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen Hamilton in honor of Marjorie G. Horning
Object number2006.380.A-.C
Not on view

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Department
Asian Art
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Each sheet signed "Kikugwa Eizan hitsu"

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