The print depicts a man wearing a purple kimono with a yellow floral pattern, a black sash around his waist, and a red garment underneath. He has a white head covering, and his hair is black. The man is also wearing sandals. He appears to be in motion, with his right arm raised and bent at the elbow. His left arm is bent at the elbow, and he appears to be holding something. The background of the print features plants with green leaves and yellow flowers on the left side. There are also some Japanese characters written in black ink on the top and left side of the print. The overall background color of the print is a light brown or beige color. The print is by Utagawa Kunisada.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 449 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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