The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. The print features two men dressed as samurai with dramatic facial expressions. They wear traditional Japanese kimonos in shades of orange, beige, and black. The kimono of the standing man has a floral pattern and a geometric design on the sleeves and hem. The man on the left holds a sword in his right hand and a fan in his left. The man on the right kneels on one knee, looking up at the standing man with his hands clasped. The background of the print is a mottled beige color with darker areas. Japanese characters are written vertically on the left side of the print. Two circular stamps are located at the bottom left. The print has a worn and aged appearance.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1713
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 382 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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