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Cooling at Nakazu/ Kabuki Theater

Utagawa Toyoharu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a two-panel woodblock print. The left panel depicts a lively outdoor scene with a large building on the left side and a hill with trees behind it. The sky above is pinkish-beige with a few birds flying. In the foreground, people are walking around, and there are several buildings and structures with red roofs. The right panel shows an interior view of a large theater or auditorium with a high ceiling and rows of seats. The seats are divided into levels with walkways in between, and there is a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The interior scene is filled with people, and there are trees and a stage at the far end. The color palette of the print features shades of red, orange, beige, and black. The overall composition and details suggest a traditional Japanese setting. The title "Cooling at Nakazu/ Kabuki Theater" and the artist "Utagawa Toyoharu" are associated with the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 221 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette