

Two men in traditional Japanese clothing, one with a green kimono and the other with a brown kimono, are depicted in a dynamic pose. The man on the right wears a red and gold haori over his kimono and has both hands raised to his head. His left leg is slightly bent, and he appears to be moving. The man on the left has a distinctive hairstyle with a topknot and wears a kimono with a circular pattern. He is barefoot and has his hands in front of him, as if about to catch or throw something. A long, curved object resembling a hoop or a ring lies on the ground between them. The background features Japanese text written in black and red ink. The overall color palette includes shades of beige, brown, green, and red.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 543 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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