

Bugaku Imperial Court Dance
Bugaku Imperial Court Dance by Artist Unknown. The image shows a traditional Japanese-style artwork. The background color is light brown. There are six identical figures. The figures are wearing black, white, red, blue, and gold clothing with a pattern. The figures have black hair and are holding sticks. The figures appear to be in different positions, as if moving. The bottom of the clothing is wavy and curvy. There is a red shape in the top left corner. There is black text in the top right and top left corners. The artwork appears to be painted on a scroll.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 17th century
- Medium:
- Handscroll from set of two; ink, color, and gold on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 299 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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