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Teach Yourself How to Dance (Odori hitori keiko) 踊独稽古; 酒宴即興踊独稽古(しゅえん そっきょう おどりひとりげいこ)

Sanshōsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a book opened to two facing pages. The pages are yellowed and have a traditional Japanese illustration on them. The left page shows a group of people gathered in a room, with some sitting on the floor and others standing. The people are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. There are various objects on the floor, including what appears to be a low table with items on it. The right page shows a similar scene to the left page, with people sitting and standing in a room. Some people appear to be playing instruments. There are various objects on the floor, including a low table with items on it. The background of both pages is a traditional Japanese setting. The book is lying on a white surface, with a slight shadow visible underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
1814, first month (Bunka 11)
Medium:
Woodblock printed book; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 400 px
Museum record:
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