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The Second Nakajima Mihoemon in the Role of Sadaijin Jihei

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a man in a dynamic pose, dressed in a traditional Japanese garment. The man has a long black and gray beard and hair. His mouth is open, showing his teeth. He wears an orange headband and a white robe with orange and yellow designs, including a large circular emblem on the chest. The robe appears to be blowing in the wind, with folds and creases suggesting movement. He holds a sword in his right hand. The background features a beige color with small black dots along the left edge and a few clouds. The overall style of the image is traditional Japanese art, specifically ukiyo-e woodblock printing.

Artwork Details

Date
1776
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
293 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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