Toba-e (Comic Picture)
The image depicts a Toba-e comic picture by an unknown artist. The scene shows four individuals; one on the left side and three on the right side. The person on the left wears a red shirt, blue pants, and a black headwear; they hold a long object, possibly a stick or sword, raised in the air. The three people on the right are dressed in various shades of blue and beige; they appear to be falling or being thrown. The background of the image is beige with a subtle pattern; it has a darker border with a gold floral design at the top and bottom. In the bottom-right corner, there is a red seal or stamp with Japanese characters.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1263 × 888 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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