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Nio the Guardian

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a muscular man with a large belly wearing a long robe. The robe appears to have a flame-like pattern and is blowing in the wind. The man has one arm raised. He has a large head with a frown. He is standing on a flame. There is text along the bottom edge. The background is a beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Ink on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
432 × 624 px
Museum record:
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