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A Daimyo Talking to One of His Retainers

Katsukawa Shunkō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of two men in traditional Japanese clothing. The man on the right is standing and leaning forward, his left hand raised near his chin. He has a displeased expression on his face. He wears a black and peach robe with a geometric design and a peach robe over top. His hair is styled in a traditional topknot with a black and white headband. The man on the left sits with an upward and to the right gaze, holding a sword in his right hand. He wears a white robe with a red collar and a brown robe over top. His hair is styled in a traditional topknot with a black headband. The background is beige with some darker splotches and a floral design behind the standing man.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
413 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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