Large Japanese-style illustration of a muscular man with a long sword about to strike downward. He wears a loose-fitting robe with tassels. He has a scowl on his face. The man appears to be sitting on one knee. He appears to be subduing or hitting a red, blue and gray demon or monster with a long tongue and horns. The background of the illustration is sepia-toned with cream-colored decorative bands at the top and bottom. It is surrounded by a decorative gray and gold border on a black background.
Artwork details
- Date:
- dated 1790
- Medium:
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 408 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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