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Two Figures

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white artwork depicting two figures. One figure rides a horse, while the other figure is on the right. The horse faces left and appears to be rearing up on its hind legs. The rider wears a headband and holds a stick. The figure on the right wears a headband, a long robe, and appears to hold an object in their right hand. A small head wearing a headband is in the top left. The background is gray with darker shading around the figures. The artwork is titled "Two Figures" by Katsushika Hokusai.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Matted painting; ink on paper (wash drawing?)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 459 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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