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Actors in the Twelve Months, 1809 (woodblock on paper)
6437486 Actors in the Twelve Months, 1809 (woodblock on paper) by Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825); 38.4x25.6 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: From a series of 36 prints. Triptych. From a set each representing one of the twelve months. Sixth lunar month, A river festival. Foreground, two boats with canopies alongside pillars of a bridge. In background through pillars more, distant, boats with passengers Sheet I: Part of a boat, with one lantern under canopy, with three women revellers, two seated, and one, to right, with poem paper, standing. All looking towards man, and two women in prow of boat 2 (sheets II and IIII) Boat 2 with ornamental prow (black and green decorations). Publisher: Oyama Hangoro.); eMaidstone Museum and Art Gallery; Japanese, out of copyright
Media ID 24133160
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Actresses Calendar Cinema Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Festival Kabuki Kimono Lantern Lighted Tokugawa Period Woodblock
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This woodblock print, titled "Actors in the Twelve Months, 1809" by Utagawa Toyokuni takes us back to the vibrant world of Edo period Japan. Measuring 38.4x25.6 cm, this triptych is part of a series of 36 prints representing each month of the year. In this particular scene depicting the sixth lunar month, we find ourselves immersed in a lively river festival. The foreground showcases two boats adorned with canopies alongside pillars of a bridge. As we peer through these pillars, more distant boats filled with passengers come into view. Sheet I focuses on one boat where three women revellers are seen enjoying themselves under a lantern-lit canopy. One woman stands holding a poem paper while two others are seated nearby. Their attention is directed towards a man and two women standing at the prow of Boat 2. Boat 2 features ornamental decorations in black and green hues that add an extra touch of elegance to this festive atmosphere. The publisher behind this remarkable artwork is Oyama Hangoro. With its intricate details and rich symbolism, this woodblock print transports us to another time and place - where actors bring stories to life on stage, rivers become stages for celebration, and traditional attire like kimonos grace every corner. Displayed at Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK, this piece serves as a reminder of the enduring beauty found within Japanese artistry during the Tokugawa period (1603-1868).
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