Suit of Armor c. 1830s

This 19th-century Japanese painting by Mihata Jôryû depicts a warrior in full armor. The work is an example of the *ukiyo-e* genre, a style of Japanese art depicting everyday life. The warrior's detailed armor is rendered in a variety of shades of blue, green, and brown, with the armor plates intricately painted to show their individual components. The warrior's face is hidden behind the helmet, which reinforces the sense of anonymity and the warrior's role as a symbol of strength and discipline. The artwork is now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art collection.