The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of an actor. The actor has black hair styled in a traditional Japanese manner, with a small topknot. He wears a red kimono with a circular design on the sleeves and a beige kimono over it. The outer kimono has a design on the sleeves and a partial design on the body. The man holds a fan in his left hand. The background shows a wall with a design and mountains. The print has a beige background with a white border. The image is signed with Japanese characters. The overall style is traditional Japanese ukiyo-e.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1794–95
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 305 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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