Nobleman Making Calligraphy

Japanese-style woodblock print with a nobleman making calligraphy by Yashima Gakutei. The nobleman is on the left side, wearing a kimono with a yellow background and gray circular patterns. He is viewed from behind, and facing right. He has black hair and a black hat on. The nobleman is sitting on a low red chair. To the right of the nobleman is a low red table with a green surface. On the table there is a piece of paper with calligraphy and a black inkwell with four calligraphy brushes. There are two black boxes on the floor below the table. The background features a green floor, green hills, and a white sky. The print has a beige border with flower designs. There is Japanese writing throughout the image. A gray and black color palette is on the right side.