The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. A man in a black and white kimono stands on the left, with a sword at his side. He looks to a small, bald man in a green outfit who stands to his right, holding papers. On the right, two women peek out from behind a sliding door. The woman in front wears a black kimono with white designs, while the one behind her wears a tan kimono. The background features a tiled wall with a gate on the left; the gate has a circular design. Pine branches are on the left and right. Japanese characters appear on the right side of the print. The print's color palette is muted, with shades of brown, black, and tan.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 658 × 900 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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