Scene from a Drama "Hoshiai Nagoya" Performed at the Nakamura Theatre
Black and white drawing of two figures on aged paper. The figure on the left is a man with a large head. He has facial hair. He wears a traditional garment with a design. His left arm is extended outward. He holds a sword in his right hand. A round shield with a cross on it is on his back. He is on one knee with one leg bent in front. The figure on the right is a woman carrying two swords and a fan. She wears a kimono with designs. A red seal stamp and writing are on the paper. A color palette scale is below the artwork.
Artwork details
- Date:
- probably 1709
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 482 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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