

The image depicts a man in traditional Japanese clothing, specifically a kimono, which is orange, white, and black with a green undergarment. He is barefoot and holds a long staff or sword in his right hand and what appears to be a sword sheath or an object wrapped in fabric over his left shoulder. The man has a large build and a stern expression. He stands on grass with his right leg slightly forward. Behind him is a wooden fence made of vertical and horizontal posts. Beyond the fence, there appears to be a rocky area with pine needles and branches, suggesting a natural, possibly mountainous setting. The background includes various shades of green for foliage and brown for the rocky terrain. The artwork style is traditional Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock printing. At the bottom right, there are some Japanese characters written vertically. A circular seal or stamp is also present on the lower part of the image, next to the writing.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1771
- Medium
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 310 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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