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Arashi Sangoro as a Ronin Samurai Standing on the Bank

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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