

Print by Utagawa Kunisada. A man dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, specifically a green kimono with a patterned under-kimono, is bending over. He has a sword at his side. His hair is pulled back, and he appears to be in motion. The man grips a large object with both hands. A tree branch with leaves is overhead. In the background, there are bushes and a beige sky. The ground is red. There are Japanese characters written in black ink on the bottom right and center of the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 454 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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