Nobleman Receiving a Kyoka (Humorous Poem) from Shibanoya Sanyo, a Master of Kyoka

Japanese-style woodblock print, featuring three men in traditional Japanese clothing. The man on the left sits on the floor, wearing a red and brown robe with a white undergarment. He has dark hair and holds a piece of paper. The man on the right also sits on the floor, wearing a tan robe with a white scarf. The man in the middle sits on a low platform, wearing a patterned robe and a black hat. There are characters written vertically on the left side of the image. A small red seal is located at the bottom right corner. The background features a wall with a painted design, including grasses and trees, and sliding doors with a design. A low table with a box sits between the men.

Artwork Details

Date: 19th century
Medium: Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 445 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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