The Actor Nakamura Sukegorō II as a Samurai Disguised as a Shichō or Attendant at a Shinto Shrine
The image depicts a man in traditional Japanese clothing, specifically a kimono with a plaid pattern featuring shades of brown, beige, and orange. He wears a black hat, and his hair is styled with a distinctive side part. The man holds a sword at his side with his right hand and an umbrella in his left hand. His facial expression appears serious. The man is posed in a three-quarter view, facing left. His kimono has a sash tied around his waist. He wears sandals on his feet. The background of the image is a light-brown color. A color palette ruler is visible to the right of the image.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1778
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 375 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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