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Design for Fan-shaped Print of Kabuki Theater

Utagawa Sadahide

Cleveland Museum of Art

Fan-shaped print depicting a crowded Kabuki theater scene. The image is in black and white, with a sepia tone background. The scene shows a large crowd of people in the audience, with many faces visible. The audience is seated in rows, with some standing. The stage has a large wooden floor and a roof with a row of hanging lanterns. On the stage, there are several people dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, some kneeling and others standing. In the background, there is a large building with a fence and trees. The image is drawn in a detailed and intricate style, with many lines and shading. The overall composition is shaped like a fan, with a curved top and a straight bottom. The image appears to be a traditional Japanese woodblock print.

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900 × 660 px
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