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Dancers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a six-panel screen with five women depicted. The panels are rectangular and arranged side-by-side in a horizontal line. The background of each panel is gray with lighter and darker splotches. The women are drawn in profile facing right. They wear traditional Japanese clothing including kimonos. The outfits are patterned with geometric and floral designs. The women's hair is styled in traditional Japanese up-dos. The women hold various items such as fans and bowls. The overall composition is simple with minimal background detail. Artist: unknown Title: Dancers.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Six-panel folding screen; ink, color, and gold on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 228 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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