The image depicts a Japanese man sitting cross-legged on the floor. He has black hair styled in a traditional topknot. He wears a kimono with a diamond pattern in shades of orange, brown, and white. The man holds a sword on his lap with both hands. A long sword with a black scabbard leans against his right shoulder. The background is a light brown color with some darker brown streaks at the top. A wall with horizontal pink and yellow stripes is behind the man. Small black Japanese characters are on the right side.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1782
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 290 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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