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Samurai Admiring Pine-Tree and Plum Blossoms

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese-style woodblock print. Beige background with a black border. A traditional Japanese building with a red roof and blue and white decorative panels. The building has a covered porch with a low table. Two men in traditional Japanese clothing, with one sitting cross-legged on the floor, and the other sitting on a platform. The man on the floor holds a small potted plant. A small river with winding blue water and a small island. Japanese calligraphy characters are written in black ink at the top. A large pine tree and a tree with pink blossoms are present. The image has an aged appearance, with visible signs of wear and discoloration.

Artwork details

Medium:
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
451 × 624 px
Museum record:
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