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Ichimura Takenojo VIII

Torii Kiyotomo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of a man in traditional Japanese clothing. The man has a parasol on his head and holds a pipe. He wears a black kimono with red and gold designs. A red lining is visible underneath the black kimono. His outfit includes a patterned sash around his waist and traditional Japanese footwear. The background of the print is a light beige color. The man appears to be in motion. The title of the piece is "Ichimura Takenojo VIII" and the artist is "Torii Kiyotomo".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1720
Medium
Woodblock print (hand colored); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
297 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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