The image depicts a man in traditional Japanese clothing standing next to a large mortar. The man is wearing a hat, a kimono with a red and white pattern, and pants. He is holding a large wooden pestle in both hands. The pestle is placed in a large wooden mortar positioned to his right. The man is looking down at the mortar. There is a tree with pink leaves behind him on the left side. The background shows some grass and rocks. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown, beige, and pink.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1789
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 287 × 623 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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