Colorful Japanese woodblock print of a man's face. The man has a large head, fair skin, and black hair. His hair is styled with a distinctive topknot. He wears a black robe with white stripes and a floral pattern. His left hand is covered with a furry cuff and is raised in front of him. The background features a red sky with brown clouds. Blue, white, and grey waves are below the man on the left. A small blue and white label with black Japanese characters is in the upper-left corner. The print has a light-brown border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1849
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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