The image depicts two men in traditional Japanese clothing. The man on the left is crouched down on one knee, wearing a brown and blue outfit with a design on the chest. He has a sword at his side. The man on the right is standing behind the other man, leaning forward with his right arm raised. He wears a similar brown outfit. The background features a tree with yellow leaves against a blue sky. The men are standing on a yellow ground. The overall scene suggests a dramatic or action-packed moment from a traditional Japanese drama.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 12th month, 1768
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 298 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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