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Ichimura Kamezo and Arashi Tomonosuke

Torii Kiyomasu I

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two men in traditional Japanese clothing, one standing and one kneeling, with blue and white designs on their garments. The standing man holds a large fan with a circular object in the center; the kneeling man looks up at him. A structure with a sloping roof and tassels hangs above them. Background features wavy lines suggesting wind or water, with some foliage. Japanese characters are written on the fan and in the background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1748
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
297 × 623 px
Museum record:
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