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The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Standing in the Snow

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a man in traditional Japanese clothing, a samurai, standing in the snow. He wears a kimono with a predominantly orange and brown color scheme, featuring various stripes and designs. A sword is sheathed on his left side. He holds a large, open parasol or umbrella behind him with his right hand; the parasol has alternating orange and beige sections. His left hand grips the hem of his kimono. He stands on wooden blocks or geta, with snowflakes around his feet. The background includes a low wall or fence with snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Artwork details

Date:
probably 1774
Medium:
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
285 × 624 px
Museum record:
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