The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II in the Role of Soga no Goro
The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of two men in traditional clothing. The man on top is wearing a pink and gold robe with a wide sash. The man on top has black hair styled in a traditional Japanese topknot and holds a sword in his right hand. The man on top's left arm is bent at the elbow, with his hand positioned near his face. The man on the bottom is wearing a similar robe and has a sword sheathed at his side. The man on the bottom is crouched on one knee, with his right hand on the ground. The background of the image is a muted beige color, with some darker shading around the edges. There are some Japanese characters written vertically on the left side of the image. The overall composition of the image suggests a scene of action or drama.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1772
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 299 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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