Black and white drawing of a man in traditional Japanese clothing sitting on the ground. The man is kneeling on his right knee, with his left leg bent in front of him. He has a sword at his side. His hair is styled in a traditional Japanese manner, with a short fringe and a topknot. He wears a kimono with wide sleeves and a sash around his waist. The man is looking down, and appears to be holding something in both hands. There are five rats surrounding him, drawn in a smaller size. Three rats are on the left side, and two rats are on the right side. The background of the image is plain.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Unmounted drawing; ink on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 432 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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