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Actor as a Samurai Youth

Torii Kiyotada

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow robe with black circular designs. Long black hair pulled back. Carrying a sword and two umbrellas. Background shows a wall with a partial painting, and some scenery in the upper right. The person stands with one leg slightly raised as if stepping.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1735
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper (Urushi-e)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
294 × 624 px
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