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1795
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1795
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in a long, brown robe with red sashes. His hair is tied back neatly, and he holds a folded fan in one hand. Behind him, two tall trees with long, droopy branches stand against a pale sky. The ground looks like a beach with gentle waves. The man’s simple pose and calm face suggest he might be an *actor*—this style often depicted performers in Japan. The artist used bold colors and clean lines to keep things clear and balanced. Look up actor next to see how this style was used in theater.
