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The Actor, 3rd Sawamura Sojuro Holding an Open Fan

Katsukawa Shunkō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a man in traditional Japanese clothing, specifically a kimono with a light-brown and gold pattern. He is standing and holding an open fan in his right hand. The man has dark hair pulled back into a small bun on top of his head. His kimono has a wide sash around his waist and a sword is visible on his left side. The background features a beige color with some black branches and yellow leaves, possibly from a tree. There are also some rocks and a hill visible behind the man. The overall style of the image suggests it is a woodblock print.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1779
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
296 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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