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The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Ronin Samurai Attired in a Black Kimono

Katsukawa Shunkō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A man dressed in a black kimono and a straw hat holds two swords. He wears white socks and traditional footwear. A cloth bundle is slung over his shoulder. A small pool of water with a flag bearing a character is on the ground. A ruler is to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1784–88
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
364 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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