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大坂下り早竹虎吉|Hayatake Torakichi from Osaka: Performance in Ryōgoku

Utagawa Kunisada II

1857

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paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Flower

Dominant colour

大坂下り早竹虎吉|Hayatake Torakichi from Osaka: Performance in Ryōgoku is a 1857 ink by Utagawa Kunisada II, a Impressionism work, depicting Flower, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Kunisada II
When & what style?: 1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows two men in bright, patterned costumes mid-action. One is mid-jump, arms out, while the other stands tall, holding a fan and a long banner with gold writing. Cherry blossoms fall around them, and the background has a dark blue sky with white branches. Red lanterns and colorful decorations add to the lively scene. The text on the banner and signs hints this is a scene from a famous Japanese theater performance. The bold colors and dynamic poses suggest movement and energy. Look up Utagawa Kunisada II to see more prints by this artist.