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About this work

This painting shows a person in a bright red robe with bold black and gold patterns. They’re holding a fan in one hand and a small wooden box with strings in the other. The background is plain, but the clothes are covered in flowers and swirling designs. A small animal sits on the ground near their feet, and there’s a musical instrument leaning against the box. The clothes look like they’re meant for performance, with lots of detail and movement. This style was popular in Japan during the 1700s. Look up actor next to see how performers dressed in this time.