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The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Samurai Standing Near a Willow Tree

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A man in traditional Japanese clothing stands near a willow tree. He wears a brown robe with a plaid sash and a hat. Two swords are at his back. A basket is in his left hand. He looks down. Small birds are by a small stream near his feet. The background includes a grassy area and a tree with drooping branches. The image is in muted colors. The man has black hair. His robe has a floral pattern.

Artwork details

Date:
1768 or 1769
Medium:
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
288 × 624 px
Museum record:
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