三代目市川海老蔵|Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebizō III (Ichikawa Danjūrō IV)
1774
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1774
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
The painting shows a man dressed in traditional Japanese attire, holding a bow and arrow. He is wearing a long, flowing robe with a patterned design, and his hair is styled in an updo. The man's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be in the midst of taking aim with his bow. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps to focus attention on the man and his actions. The overall mood of the painting is one of intensity and focus, as the man is fully engaged in the act of shooting his bow. This painting is a great example of the work of artist Katsukawa Shunshō.
