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Scene from a Drama

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of two men in traditional Japanese clothing, with one man on the ground and the other standing over him. The standing man has a large build, dark hair, and a mustache. He wears a white robe with green and black designs and a sword on his side. The man on the ground has dark hair and wears a green robe with orange circles. He holds a weapon in his right hand. The background is dark at the top and light at the bottom. The print appears to be an old Japanese artwork.

Artwork details

Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
430 × 624 px
Museum record:
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