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Printer's woodblock

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, dark gray, raised-embossed woodblock print depicting a figure. The figure is wearing robes and a head covering. The figure's left hand is holding a fan. The figure's right arm is bent at the elbow, with the right hand near the figure's chest. There are curved lines suggesting fabric folds on the figure's garments. The figure appears to be sitting. The background of the woodblock has texture. There are raised, floral designs behind the figure's head and on the bottom. The woodblock is on a light gray background. A shadow is on the left side.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1730
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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