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Foreigners Enjoying Children's Kabuki at the Gankirō Tea House

Utagawa Yoshikazu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print depicting a crowded interior scene. The scene takes place on a green floor with a raised wooden stage in the center. People are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, with many wearing kimonos in various colors and patterns. The men wear traditional Japanese clothing including kimonos and hakama. Some people sit on the floor, while others stand. A group of children perform on the stage, and a crowd of adults watches. In the background, there are sliding doors and windows with shoji screens. To the left, a person sits at a low table with items on it. To the right, a doorway leads to another room. The walls are adorned with various items, including fans and scrolls. The overall atmosphere appears lively and festive. The title and artist are "Foreigners Enjoying Children's Kabuki at the Gankirō Tea House" by Utagawa Yoshikazu.

Artwork Details

Date
1st month, 1861
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 299 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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