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Young Man and Child with a Kite

early-mid 1770s

Isoda Koryūsai 磯田湖龍齋

(Japanese, 1735–1790)
Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Medium
color woodblock print
Measurements
Sheet: 70.8 x 12.2 cm (27 7/8 x 4 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1126
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Location
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Description

Kite-flying is a popular sport in Japan, especially during the New Year's festival. Fanciful kite forms include birds, butterflies, double fans, and portraits of heroes. Traditionally, only boys and men fly kites in Japan.

Young Man and Child with a Kite

early-mid 1770s

Isoda Koryūsai

(Japanese, 1735–1790)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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