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Theatrical Scene, with Musicians

Torii Kiyonaga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colored woodblock print of a group of people. Seven people total. One person sits on the ground; six people around. The sitting person wears a dark kimono with gold circular designs and a brown head covering. A woman stands to their left; she wears a pink kimono with a dark blue and gold obi; hair done up with combs. A man stands to her left; he wears a light brown kimono; a hat with a tall red stick on top; holds a parasol. Behind them are four men. Three wear green kimonos; one wears a green and black kimono. The three in green sit behind low orange tables with objects on them; bald or shaved heads. The man on the right sits on a small stool; plays a flute. There are plants in the background; the sky is beige.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
411 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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