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Shitaku and Sansho VII in Soga Kyodai (a Kabuki Play of the Soga Brothers)

Utagawa Toyokuni I

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white woodblock print on aged paper. Two men in traditional Japanese clothing, specifically kimonos and headwear, are depicted. The man on the left has long hair and a bangs hairstyle. The man on the right wears a hat and holds an object. Both figures have detailed designs on their clothing. The print features Japanese text on the left and right sides. The background of the print is a simple, light beige color, while the surrounding area around the print is plain white.

Artwork details

Medium:
Monochrome woodblock print; ink on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
443 × 624 px
Museum record:
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