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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1782
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in a black-and-white striped robe, holding a fan in one hand and a sword in the other. His face is painted white with bold red and black lines, and he wears a black hat. The background has wooden panels with red borders, and his feet are bare but wearing red socks. The man’s pose and costume suggest he’s a performer, likely from a traditional theater style. The sharp lines and bold colors are typical of woodblock prints from this time. Next, check out actor performances in Japanese theater.
