The Third Sawamura Sojuro in the Role of Shirai Gonpachi
The image depicts a man wearing a traditional Japanese kimono. The kimono has a pink, red, and white patterned design. He also wears a black shawl over his shoulders. The man has dark hair pulled back and is wearing black shoes. He holds a large round hat in his left hand and a bow and quiver in his right. The background shows a wall with a window and a hanging scroll with a branch and leaves. There is a tatami mat on the floor. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of beige, pink, and black.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 2nd month, 1788
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 289 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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