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Ichikawa Monosuke II

Katsukawa Shunjō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a man in traditional Japanese clothing. He wears a long, brown robe with pink and white accents at the hem and cuffs, and a red robe underneath with a floral pattern. His hair is pulled back with a portion on top styled into a small bun. A sword with a white hilt and black blade is secured at his waist. The man stands on a tan surface, possibly a beach or path, with a body of water behind him. There are several trees or bushes in the background, some with yellow foliage. The image has a vertical signature on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
286 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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