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Style of the Dancer

Nishimura Shigenobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a woman and a child. The woman wears a long, flowing robe with a yellow base color and intricate black designs, including flowers and swirling patterns. A black sash wraps around her waist. Her hair is styled in an updo, adorned with a decorative piece. She stands with her body facing right, her head slightly bowed, and her left arm extended. The child, dressed in a similar robe with a yellow base and black designs, stands on the right. The child's hair is also pulled back, and they look up at the woman. A vertical rectangle of Japanese text is positioned to the right of the woman's head. At the bottom of the image, there is a line of Japanese text and a triangular symbol. The background of the image is a light brown color with darker brown spots.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of 18th century
Medium
Tan-e print (hand-colored); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
318 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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