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Bandō Mitsugorō II as the Farmer Asakusa no Jirōsaku

Tōshūsai Sharaku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A man in a red robe with green trim and a white head covering, facing right. He wears white socks and sandals. A straw bundle rests on his back, secured by straps over his shoulders. His right arm is bent at the elbow. A white circular emblem with a red center appears on each sleeve. A red and white object hangs from his belt on the left. Japanese characters appear on the right edge. The background is yellow-brown.

Artwork details

Date:
1794–95
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
304 × 625 px
Museum record:
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