初世尾上菊五郎の戸無瀬|Onoe Kikugorō as Tonase, from Kanadehon Chūshingura (Kanadehon Chūshingura, Shosei Onoe Kikugorō no Tonase)
1773
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1773
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a woman in a long, flowing robe with bold patterns—flowers and waves—on her sleeves and skirt. She’s holding a fan in one hand and a tall, curved sword in the other, stepping out of a bamboo fence. Her hair is styled high, and she wears a light hat. The background is simple: a bamboo wall, a wooden railing, and a soft sky with fluffy clouds. Notice how the artist uses sharp lines to show the texture of her robe and the fence. The sword looks heavy, but her posture is calm. This print was made in 1773 by a Japanese artist. If you like this, check out Ippitsusai Bunchō.
