The image depicts a man with dark hair wearing a traditional Japanese garment, specifically a kimono with a cloud pattern. The kimono has a black border at the bottom and is tied with a sash. The man appears to be barefoot. He is holding a large rectangular object above his head with both hands. The object has a fuzzy texture on top and appears to be wrapped in fabric. The man is standing in front of a background with black clouds and lightning bolts. There is Japanese writing on the right side of the image. The image is in a monochromatic color scheme with shades of beige and black. The image appears to be an old woodblock print.
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 302 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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