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Furuichi Dance (No. 3 of a Set of Four)

Yashima Gakutei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of two dancers on a balcony. The dancers are wearing traditional Japanese kimonos with a white base and an orange and brown circular pattern, and traditional Japanese hats. The balcony has a railing and is decorated with orange and brown circular designs along the top and bottom. The background shows a dark sky with blue and white wave-like shapes. A row of orange lanterns hangs across the top. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right and in a small rectangle on the left.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
552 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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