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Program for Kawarazaki Theater

Torii Kiyonaga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white woodblock print on aged paper with visible stains and discoloration around the edges. The image features a large crowd of people in the lower half and dense text in the upper half. The text in the upper portion is organized into multiple rows of characters; some sections have larger text, while others are smaller. A stylized symbol resembling a swirl within a square and circle is centered at the top. The crowd below consists of men and women wearing traditional Japanese clothing, including kimonos and head wraps. The individuals are densely packed and vary in facial expression and posture; some carry objects. The background of the print is off-white. The title reads "Program for Kawarazaki Theater" and the artist is "Torii Kiyonaga".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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