The image depicts a traditional Japanese artwork titled "Tools for the Carpenter" by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai. The artwork features a collection of objects including a brown pipe with a decorative bowl and stem, lying on its side with the bowl facing left; a brown and black patterned wooden object with a hole in the center; a gray vase; and an open fan with red, white, and blue designs. The background is off-white with visible darker spots and Japanese writing in black ink. The writing is arranged vertically on the left side and horizontally in the top-right corner. The objects are positioned on the right side of the artwork. The fan has a long handle and is propped against the gray vase. The overall composition includes a mix of curved and straight lines, with a focus on earthy tones. The artwork appears to be a woodblock print. The image has a simple border around the edges.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 447 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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