Furuichi Dance at the Hisagataya
1786(?)–1868) Gakutei Harunobu (Japanese
1824
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1786(?)–1868) Gakutei Harunobu (Japanese
1824
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a poet dancing with geisha at a teahouse. The scene is lively, with people playing music and having fun. It's interesting that this print combines an image with poetry to celebrate a special event, which was a common practice in Japan during the Edo period. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of Gakutei Harunobu.
