Perspective Print (Uki-e) of the Theaters in Sakaichō and Fukiyachō on Opening Night
Colorful woodblock print depicting a nighttime scene. Two-story buildings with tiled roofs line both sides of a street. The buildings are red and orange with green, beige, and white accents. People in traditional Japanese clothing walk in both directions on the street. Most people wear kimonos in shades of yellow, orange, red, and brown. Some people carry baskets or wear headwear. A large crowd is visible in the background. The sky above is solid black. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right edge. The image has a beige border around it.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1780
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper; horizontal ōban
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 442 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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