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Harrigan, Irene N.

 Person

General Context

BC School of Nursing, class of 1952.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Japanese prints collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2013-043
Abstract

This collection consists primarily of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. It also includes a few examples of the mingei (folk art) and sosaku hanga ("creative prints") movements of the early 20th century. The bulk of the ukiyo-e prints are by Ando Hiroshige; other notable artists include Katsushika Hokusai, Katsukawa Shunko, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Isoda Koryusai.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research; portions are available digitally.

Dates: circa 1765-1964 (bulk 1780-1860); Majority of material found within 1780 - 1860