The image depicts a Japanese man in traditional clothing holding a sword. He has a mustache and a beard and is wearing a black robe with a white square on the front. The robe is open at the front, revealing a red and green garment underneath. He also wears a green and red sash around his waist. The man has a green and red patterned fabric on his back. He is barefoot and standing on a green surface. His hair is black and pulled back. He holds a long, curved sword in both hands. The background is a beige color with some gray lines. There are also some Japanese characters written in black ink on the bottom left side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1790
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 295 × 623 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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