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Ichikawa Danjuro V (1741–1806) with Sword and Fan

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a man in traditional Japanese clothing. He is wearing a kimono with a red and green color scheme, and a patterned design on the sleeves and hem. The kimono has a red sash. His hair is black and styled in a traditional Japanese topknot. He is holding a sword in his right hand and a fan in his left hand. He appears to be leaning to one side. The background is a muted brown color with a red brick-like pattern at the top. There is a green floor and a low wall or ledge behind the man. There is also some Japanese writing on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
1771
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
287 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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