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Nakayama Tomisaburō as Miyagino in the Play "Katakiuchi Noriyaibanashi"

Tōshūsai Sharaku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a Japanese man wearing a traditional outfit. He faces left with a neutral expression. His hair is black and styled under a large straw hat with a wide brim. The hat has two long sticks protruding from it. He wears a beige robe with a red lining and trim. The robe has a design on the shoulder. The background is dark gray with lighter gray lines throughout.

Artwork details

Date:
1794
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink, color, white mica on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
427 × 624 px
Museum record:
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