The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of an actor dressed as a male character. The character has a red and white face with black eyebrows and hair, and wears a traditional Japanese outfit consisting of a pink and white kimono with green and gray accents, and gray hakama with a green and gray checkered pattern on the sides. The character's kimono has a design on the sleeves and body. The character holds a sword in their right hand and another behind their back in their left hand. The character's right leg is extended behind them and their left leg is bent in front. The character is barefoot. The background is beige on top and green on the bottom. The artist's signature is written in black ink on the bottom right. The character's face paint and clothing are suggestive of a traditional Japanese theatrical performance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1775
- Medium
- One sheet of a diptych or triptych of woodblock prints (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 312 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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