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「しん町砂もち　まつ清　よつ」|Yotsu of the Matsukiyo Brothel Performing as a Shirabyōshi, from the series Sacred Dances in Shinmachi

Gochōtei Sadahiro 五蝶亭貞広

1841

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Actor

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「しん町砂もち　まつ清　よつ」|Yotsu of the Matsukiyo Brothel Performing as a Shirabyōshi, from the series Sacred Dances in Shinmachi is a 1841 ink by Gochōtei Sadahiro 五蝶亭貞広, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Gochōtei Sadahiro 五蝶亭貞広
When & what style?: 1841 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a woman in a bright, patterned costume. She’s wearing a dark wig with a flower tucked in, a white and blue robe with circles and swirls, and a wide blue skirt. In her hand, she holds a fan with a green tassel. Behind her, a green leaf with red writing adds a touch of nature. The red writing on the leaf is Japanese, likely naming the scene or character. The outfit looks like something from a performance—maybe dance or theater. Look up actor next to see how performers dressed in old Japanese plays.