The image depicts a painting of a chaotic scene. The painting is titled "Operating on Guan Yu's Arm" by Katsushika Ōi. The background is a muted brown color with a large pillar on the left side. Four men in traditional Japanese clothing are present. One man sits on a low table; his left arm is on a tray held by another man on the left. A third man sits on the floor and holds the injured arm. A fourth man stands, leaning over the seated man. The standing man wears a blue patterned robe. A table behind him holds various items, including a white teapot, a blue teapot, and a tray with a bowl. A green bottle and a container with brushes are also visible. The floor contains a green bag, papers, and a black pot. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right side.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 439 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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