O'Brien, Francis E.
Person
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