Woodblock print of a black elephant facing right with body angled away. Elephant's head lowered towards ground with mouth open. A man in traditional Japanese clothing in front left, standing with one hand on elephant's leg. Light wood floor with darker lines to indicate planks. Light wood fence on right background with blue vertical sign with Japanese writing. Blue and white sky top left with Japanese writing.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1863 (Bunkyo 3, 4th month)
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 432 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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