The Actor Yamashita Kyonosuke in the Role of Tamarimaru
The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of an actor. The actor, a man with dark hair, wears a traditional kimono and a conical hat. He holds a long pole in both hands. The kimono is beige with a circular pattern; it has a long black and gold outer layer with a red lining. He stands on a patch of grass. Behind him is a tree with a thick trunk and flowering branches. The tree branches extend over a low railing. The background is a faded beige color; it shows more trees, hills, and a flower. There are several Japanese characters on the right side.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1769
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 294 × 623 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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