The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of an actor. The actor wears a black and gold samurai armor with a red undergarment and pants. A sword is attached to the left side of his waist. The actor's facial expression appears comical, with wide eyes and a protruding tongue. He appears to be mid-step, with his right leg forward and his left leg behind him. A small brown monkey sits on his right shoulder. The background of the print is a light beige color, with various Japanese characters written in black ink throughout.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1804
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 307 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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