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Kodomo Mando, Kojimachi 1,2, 3-chome, Sanno Go-sairei|Childrens' Lantern Float, Kojimachi 1,2, 3-chome Block Association, Sanno Festival, by Torii Kiyonaga, ink, 1780

Kodomo Mando, Kojimachi 1,2, 3-chome, Sanno Go-sairei|Childrens' Lantern Float, Kojimachi 1,2, 3-chome Block Association, Sanno Festival

Torii Kiyonaga

1780

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Kodomo Mando, Kojimachi 1,2, 3-chome, Sanno Go-sairei|Childrens' Lantern Float, Kojimachi 1,2, 3-chome Block Association, Sanno Festival is a 1780 ink by Torii Kiyonaga, a Romanticism work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Torii Kiyonaga
When & what style?
1780 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a lively street scene with kids and adults around a tall, decorated lantern float. The lantern has a dragon on top and a small boat with people inside. Everyone is dressed in colorful robes and hats, some holding fans or parasols. The background is simple, with just a few buildings and clouds. Notice how the artist used soft lines and gentle colors to show movement and joy. The lantern’s boat detail looks like a tiny stage, adding a playful touch. Look up Torii Kiyonaga next to see more of his cheerful street scenes.

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