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Young Man and Child with a Kite

early-mid 1770s

Isoda Koryūsai 磯田湖龍齋

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

Young Man and Child with a Kite

early-mid 1770s

Isoda Koryūsai

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

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