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The Second Nakajima Mihoemon as a Man Standing with Head Bent Forward

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A man in traditional Japanese clothing, with a sword at his side, standing with his head bent forward and his right hand extended. He wears a red and orange striped garment over a red, orange, and brown patterned robe. His hair is pulled back, and he has a distinctive hairstyle. He wears traditional Japanese footwear. The background is a light brown color. The man has red markings on his cheeks. His left hand grips a sword handle. A circular emblem is on his robe.

Artwork Details

Date
1768 or 1769
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
284 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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