「牛和歌十二段矢矧長者」|Dance Robe and Koto (Zither) Representing the Wealthy Man of Yahagi from the Jōruri Play Ushiwaka (Minamoto no Yoshitsune)
1810
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1810
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This image is a woodblock print depicting a man in a colorful robe, adorned with a pattern of circles and a large, round design on his back. He is shown in profile, facing left, with a koto (zither) placed in front of him. The man's hair is styled in a distinctive manner, and he wears a horn-like object on his head. The print features a range of colors, including red, blue, and brown, which are used to create a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, suggesting that the man is a member of the wealthy or aristocratic class. The print is a beautiful example of Japanese art from the early 19th century, and it would be interesting to learn more about the artist, Ryūryūkyo Shinsai.
