

Arashi Sangoro as a Ronin Samurai Standing on the Bank
A man stands on a riverbank, barefoot and wearing a traditional Japanese outfit consisting of a white undergarment, a blue and gray striped robe, and an orange and gray striped sash; his hair is styled in a traditional Japanese topknot. The man holds a long sword in his right hand with the blade partially obscured by a large brown object. His left arm is extended outward, palm up. The background features a river with wavy lines indicating movement, and a small boat or object on the water to the right; the sky above is a plain beige color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1777
- Medium
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 297 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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