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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
Museum record:
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