The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of a man in traditional clothing. The man wears a patterned robe with a floral and wave design in shades of orange, black, and gold. The robe has a large circular emblem on the shoulder. He also wears a headband and black shoes. Two swords are tucked into his obi. The man appears to be walking or dancing with his right knee bent. The background of the print is beige with Japanese writing in black ink. The writing is arranged vertically on the left and right sides and horizontally at the top. The overall composition is simple, with the focus on the man's figure and clothing.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1716–1759
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 298 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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