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A Mibu Kyōgen Play

Sakaki Hyakusen

1750

unspecified

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

18th Century

Dominant colour

A Mibu Kyōgen Play is a 1750 unspecified by Sakaki Hyakusen, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Sakaki Hyakusen
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows two monkeys in a playful scene. The top monkey is sitting on a rope, looking down at the other monkey, who is hanging upside down from the rope. The monkeys are drawn in a simple, yet expressive style, with bold lines and minimal color. The painting is done in a traditional Japanese style, with a focus on bold lines and simple shapes. The use of negative space adds to the sense of movement and energy in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about traditional Japanese art, you might want to explore the works of Hyakusen, a Japanese artist known for his bold and expressive paintings.