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Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Konoshita Tokichi, Nakamura Daikichi as His Wife, and Iwai Hanshiro V as Masago in the Play Yakko Yakko Edo no Hanayari

Utagawa Kunisada

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of three people in traditional Japanese clothing. The person on the left side wears a black kimono with green leaves and holds a parasol. The person on the right side crouches, wears a pink and gray kimono, and holds a lantern and parasol. The person in the top center wears a black kimono with a red lining and holds a long scroll. The background features a Japanese-style building with a large stone Buddha head and a railing. The scene appears to depict a traditional Japanese play, with the characters taking on roles. The print uses vibrant colors and detailed designs on the clothing and background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1819
Medium:
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
547 × 624 px
Museum record:
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