市川団十郎|The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro I 1660–1704

市川団十郎|The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro I 1660–1704

Katsushika Hokusai

1804

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This image depicts a man in traditional Japanese attire, holding a large object above his head. He wears a long, flowing robe with a cloud pattern, and his dark hair is styled in a distinctive manner. The background features a dramatic sky with dark clouds. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the man's clothing and the texture of the object he holds. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of dynamic energy, as if the man is about to take action. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is home to a vast collection of artworks, including this striking image.

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