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Furuichi Dance (No. 1 of a Set of Four)

Yashima Gakutei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print with a beige background and border. The image depicts two women on a balcony. The women wear traditional Japanese kimonos with a white base and gray circular designs. They both have white face makeup. The woman on the right holds a fan and faces left. The woman on the left holds a sword and faces right. A tree with white blossoms and blue-green leaves is to their left. The balcony railing and a body of water are visible behind the tree. The sky is dark. Orange and brown round designs are on the top and bottom borders. Japanese characters are on the right and in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
560 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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