Man met zwaard tijdens de nacht
Medium
nishikie, with metallic pigments and surface polishing
Dimensions
185; 205
About this artwork
height 205 mm x width 185 mm
Art Historical Context
Behold the evocative ukiyo-e woodblock *Man met zwaard tijdens nacht* (Man with Sword at Night), created by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kunis (I) in 1833. During Japan's Edo period (1603–1868), Kunisada was a master of this "pictures of the floating world" genre, capturing fleeting moments of theater, beauty, and urban life with dramatic flair. This intimate scene likely draws from kabuki drama or tales of samurai intrigue, evoking tension under the moonlit sky. Crafted as a *nishikie*—or "brocade picture"—the print showcases the pinnacle of Edo-era color printing, where intricate wo...