The image depicts a Japanese artwork titled "Hakoōmaru, Buyū chikara-gusa" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. The artwork features a man with black hair styled in a low ponytail. He wears a long white garment resembling a kimono underneath a red and blue patterned robe. The robe features a floral pattern with blue and red hues. The man stands barefoot, holding a white object, possibly a bird or a piece of fabric, near his chest with both hands. His left hand is positioned on his head, touching his hair. The background is a light brown color with hints of blue and darker brown spots. Two rectangular text boxes are on the wall behind the man; one is blue and the other has black text on a white and red background. The artwork appears to be on aged paper.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 453 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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