The image depicts a man in a dynamic pose. He wears a traditional Japanese garment, specifically a kimono with a design, which is open at the chest and wrapped around his waist. The kimono is orange with yellow accents. A sash or obi is tied around his waist. He stands barefoot on a gray surface. A pile of what appears to be hay or straw is behind him on the right. The man holds a bow in his right hand, with the string pulled back. A quiver with arrows hangs on his back. The background is a plain gray color. The image presents a traditional Japanese scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1773 or 1774
- Medium
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 297 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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