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
- Museum record:
- View original
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