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Young Nobleman and Carpenter

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese-style painting on beige background with visible texture. Two men wearing traditional Japanese clothing, including black headwear and kimonos; one sits on floor in pink kimono with large black floral pattern while the other sits on a box with a green, white and brown kimono. The sitting man has the other hand on a low table between them. Both men have facial hair. Japanese writing surrounds the image.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
552 × 624 px
Museum record:
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