Colorful woodblock print of four actors. Three men stand on right, one with sword at his side, another holding a large fan, and the third man standing behind the first. Three men crouch on left. Background shows a wooden wall with green upper section. Men wear traditional Japanese clothing.
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 461 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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