This image depicts a scene with two men in traditional Japanese attire. The man on the bottom wears a kimono with a black and yellow checkered pattern and another pattern on the right side. He appears to be crouching or kneeling. His left arm is extended to the side, palm up. His right arm is raised. The man on the top wears a kimono with a beige background and a checkered pattern. He holds an object. The background shows a traditional Japanese building with a roof, sliding doors, and a window. A mask hangs on the wall to the left. There are some plants, including reeds. The image includes Japanese characters written vertically on the left side and at the top. The color scheme is muted, with beige, black, and yellow tones.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1741
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 305 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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