Black and white drawing of multiple figures. The paper is light gray with darker gray shading around the edges. The drawing depicts 12 figures in varying poses. A bird with wings spread and feathers on its back is drawn in the top left. The bottom left depicts a person wearing a hat, holding a bow and arrow, and bending backwards, with another figure to their right, on one knee, holding a long object. A figure on the left wears a robe and a hat, right hand on their hip. A figure to their right sits on a throne-like object wearing a crown. On the right, a figure rides a bull. A figure holds flowers above their head in the center. Two figures stand to their right, one with a cape over their shoulder and the other bending down. On the right edge, a person wearing robes and a hat holds a staff. A figure wearing a robe and holding a staff, obscured by another figure wearing robes. Most figures wear robes and some wear hats. The style of the drawing suggests the artist is associated with Hokusai School. The title is Studies of Figures.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Unmounted painting; ink on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 436 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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