

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke in the Role of the Famous Strong Woman Okane
A Japanese woodblock print depicts a man in traditional clothing carrying a basket. The man has long black hair and wears a kimono wrapped around his waist with a sash; a circular emblem marks the front. His right leg is bare. He wears geta on his feet. The man holds a pole in his right hand and a large basket in his left. The basket contains an indistinct object. He walks to the left. A field with small plants and flowers surrounds him. A vertical column of Asian text appears on the left side. A horizontal line spans the upper portion. The print's background is sepia-toned.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably 1765
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 297 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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