

Black and white drawing of a man on a boat. The boat has a curved bow and a flat stern. The man has a long black hair and a beard. He wears a kimono with a patterned design and holds an oar. There are bamboo trees and plants around the boat. There are Japanese characters on the bottom-left side. The background has a beige color with darker spots. The overall atmosphere suggests a traditional Japanese scene. The image is titled "Actor" by Ippitsusai Bunchō.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Monochrome woodblock print; ink on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 435 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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