Amusements of Kabuki Actors of the “Third Floor” [Dressing Room], by Shikitei Sanba 俳優三階興

The image shows a two-page spread from a book with a traditional Japanese illustration. The pages are yellowed with age and have a black border around the artwork. The scene on the left page depicts four men in traditional Japanese clothing, with one man bent over and partially obscured by an umbrella. Another man stands to his right, holding an open umbrella. The background on the left includes a tree and a fence. The right page shows four men, with one sitting at a low table and another standing to his right. A third man stands behind the seated man, and another man stands to the right. The background on the right includes a window with blinds and a curtain with pink flowers. The illustrations are in muted colors, including shades of brown, gray, and black. The artwork appears to be a woodblock print.

Artwork Details

Date: 1801
Medium: First volume of a two-volume set of woodblock-printed books; ink and color on paper
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 599 × 400 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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