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The Strange Occurrence of Ukiyo Matahei and his Famous Paintings

Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Cleveland Museum of Art

Colorful Japanese woodblock print depicting a chaotic scene. A central red-faced man in a black robe holds a scroll and flees while carrying a child. He is surrounded by multiple figures: a samurai with a sword and shield; a man in blue clothing holding a shamisen; another man with a sword; a samurai with a sword and a hat; and a sumo wrestler. The background features a beige sky transitioning to red at the top, with blue mountains and a building at the bottom. Japanese text is visible on the bottom left. The print is bordered in white.

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637 × 900 px
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