Maple Leaf Viewing (Momiji gari)
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Title
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Maple Leaf Viewing (Momiji gari)
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Rights
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The Art Institute of Chicago. Public Domain.
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Creator
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Toshusai Sharaku
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Date
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1794
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Description
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A samurai stands with his head lowered, a demon woman gripping his hair. She holds a stick above her with intention to beat the samurai.
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Format
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Color woodblock print. 12 3/8 × 8 7/8 in..
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Publisher
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The Art Institute of Chicago
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Contributor
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Zadie Henthorn
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Identifier
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The Art Institute of Chicago. 1959.98
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Subject
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Ukiyo-e; Ukiyo-e art; Japanese art; Asian art; mythology; legend; demons; woodblock print; samurai.
