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The Actor Nakamura Nakazo as a Warrior

Torii Kiyoshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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