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A Standing Man Grasping His Sword
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A Standing Man Grasping His Sword

Utagawa Kunisada (I) · 1825 · color woodcut; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Actor Bandô Mitsugorô III (1775-1832), seen from the front, hands on the hilt of his sword. Lapwings on the clothing refer to the Year of the Bird 1825 and are associated with water. The diamond-shaped crest (mon) belongs to the actor.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printsurimono
Credit lineA Standing Man Grasping His Sword. 1825. Utagawa Kunisada (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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