「傘一本足」|“One-Legged Umbrella Monster” (Kasa ippon ashi)
1857
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1857
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a close-up of a character with a big, serious face. He wears a tall black hat with a green band and a striped robe in yellow and white. Behind him, a giant purple umbrella looms, almost filling the background. The title hints this is a playful take on a monster—part human, part umbrella. The bold colors and sharp lines make it look like a storybook creature. Next, check out actor to see how these prints often depicted theater performers.
