

Two large, muscular men in loincloths; man on left bending down and leaning slightly forward with fists by sides and feet planted apart; man on right on one knee with one arm touching ground and other bent up; third person standing behind with green, orange, and brown outfit holding green hat; background beige with darker brown floor; Japanese characters on left and right sides.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1785
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 449 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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