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Scene from the Suikoden

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A drawing of a man sitting on the ground with his head down. The man has a large head, a prominent forehead, and a receding hairline. He wears a robe with billowy sleeves and a sash around his waist. His right arm is bent at the elbow, with his hand near his face. His left arm is bent at the elbow, with his hand near his knee. The background is a plain beige color with a slightly darker beige border around the edges. The drawing is done in black ink.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
470 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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