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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
Museum record:
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