Collection Online as of May 10, 2021
Young Man and Child with a Kite
Isoda Koryūsai 磯田湖龍齋
(Japanese, 1735–1790)
(1615-1868)
Color woodblock print
Sheet: 70.8 x 12.2 cm (27 7/8 x 4 13/16 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1126
Location
not on view
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.