

The image shows a traditional Japanese woodblock print titled "Three Great Wise Men of the Han Dynasty" by Yashima Gakutei. Three men are depicted. The man on the left sits on the ground, wearing a brown top, blue pants, and a blue and red patterned sash. He wears a headband on his forehead and holds a staff. The man on the right stands, wearing a blue and green top with a red and white robe. He wears a hat and black shoes. The man in the back stands, wearing a white robe with green designs and a red hat. He holds a parasol over the seated man. The background is beige with green dots. Japanese writing is printed in black and red.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 563 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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