The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of a woman dressed as a man. The person has a slender face, with brown hair. They are wearing a traditional Japanese kimono with a green base and orange and white accents. A circular emblem is on the chest. The kimono has a long train. The person wears a traditional Japanese hat on their head. They are standing in front of a background with horizontal lines. To the left of the person is a vase with plants. The print has a beige background with some darker lines. The overall style of the print suggests it is a representation of a kabuki actor.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1780
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 307 × 623 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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