In the context of this artwork, discuss the Description of the Image.
The diptych depicts two samurai facing each other in dramatic combative poses. They both wear waraji straw sandals, dark blue thigh-length kimono, and light blue obi tied casually around their waists. Both figures have chonmage topknots and carry two swords tucked into their obi. The figure on the left stands in an active pose with one foot off the ground. With his right hand he raises a sword over his head, and in his left he profers an ōgi folding fan with writing—possibly a poem—on it. The figure on the right wears a more elaborate kimono, which includes a haori jacket decorated with a flower kamon family crest on the sleeve and shoulder. He stands with his legs widely and firmly planted, about to grab his sword.
The scene takes place outdoors against the backdrop of pinetrees. Like the sky and ground which are grey with no detail, the trees appear simply as silhouettes. Among the trees in the background is the shadow of a building with a traditional thatched roof. On the ground between the two figures is a fire.
samurai chonmage obi haori kamon folding fan kimono