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The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Man of High Rank Standing in the Snow

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a man in traditional Japanese clothing standing in the snow. He wears a long robe with a vibrant orange, blue, and white pattern, featuring designs including people. The robe has wide sleeves and is wrapped around his body with an obi. His hair is styled in a traditional Japanese topknot. He stands on a flat surface, possibly a stone or wooden floor, with a low fence behind him. The fence appears to be made of vertical wooden slats. Beyond the fence, there are some plants or grasses visible, and a mountain range can be seen in the background. The man holds a pipe to his mouth with his right hand. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of orange, blue, and brown dominating the scene. The artwork is presented on a beige background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1786–87
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
292 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette