

The image shows a colorful woodblock print. The print depicts seven shirtless men in blue and red underwear, standing in a line. The seven men are all holding long wooden objects to their shoulders; their right arms bent. Red and white umbrellas are on the left and right. The men are standing behind a row of yellow blocks. Two tall trees are on the left and right. In the background are trees, hills and a blue and white sky. The title of the print is "Chiryu". The artist's signature appears on the right. Japanese characters appear on the left and right of the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1840
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 375 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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