The print by Utagawa Kunisada features a scene with two men and a tiger. The man on the left is bald with a goatee and wears a red robe, gold earrings, and holds a sword. He appears to be looking down at the other man. The man on the right has a shaved head and wears a colorful robe with a floral pattern. He is positioned in front of the tiger, which has black stripes on a yellow background and appears to be attacking or playfully interacting with him. The background of the print is beige with Japanese writing.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 447 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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