MAN HOLDING SCROLL 

Editor: This is a woodblock print of a man holding a scroll by Katsukawa Shunko. It's striking how his stern expression contrasts with the delicate bamboo leaves in the background. What do you see here? Curator: It's fascinating to consider how this print circulated. Ukiyo-e prints like this were often commissioned or purchased as souvenirs, shaping perceptions of Edo period culture both then and now. How might the portrayal of this figure, possibly an actor, have influenced public views of status and authority? Editor: That's a thought-provoking question. I hadn't considered the print's role in shaping public perception. Curator: Examining the print's historical context reveals its influence on the reception of Japanese culture.