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The Five Nations Enjoying a Drunken Revel at the Gankirō Tea House

Utagawa Yoshiiku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print depicting a group of people. The scene shows a teahouse interior and exterior. The exterior shows a woman in a red dress and a green hat and another woman in a green dress and pink hat. The interior shows a group of people sitting and standing around. Two women wear kimonos with floral patterns; one has a blue and green kimono and the other has an orange and blue kimono. A man in a black jacket and white pants is standing. Three men wear Western-style clothing. Two men sit at a low table with a teapot and cups. The background has blue walls with various designs. The floor appears to be made of wood or tile. Several characters are written vertically on the left and right sides.

Artwork Details

Date
12th month, 1860
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 305 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette