A Giant Radish, Chrysanthemums, and Ferns
| Title | A Giant Radish, Chrysanthemums, and Ferns |
|---|---|
| Artist | Ryuryukyo Shinsai (Japanese, active 1799–1823) |
| Date | About 1820 19th century |
| Medium | Color woodblock print; surimono |
| Classification | woodblock print |
| Origin | Japan Japan |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Clarence Buckingham Collection |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“A Giant Radish, Chrysanthemums, and Ferns” is a work by Ryuryukyo Shinsai (Japanese, active 1799–1823), dated About 1820. It is executed in color woodblock print; surimono and classified as woodblock print. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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