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Xu You and Chao Fu

Okumura Masanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white woodblock print. A man in a dark kimono stands behind a large ox; both face left. The man has short black hair and holds a stick. The ox has a large body with thick short fur; short curved horns; a short tail; and a large snout. A large totemic pole-like object features on the left. A tree trunk or pillar appears behind man and ox. Top right, another man flies through the air toward the top of the pillar. This man has short thinning hair and a beard; wears a dark kimono; and appears to have a bare leg. Dark background features trees; some writing; and white lines suggesting wind or lightning.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
"White–line" woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
316 × 623 px
Museum record:
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