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Yokohama Gankirō kodomo te odori no zu|Foreigners Enjoying Children's Kabuki at the Gankirō Tea House

Utagawa Yoshikazu

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Classical Antiquity Party

Dominant colour

Yokohama Gankirō kodomo te odori no zu|Foreigners Enjoying Children's Kabuki at the Gankirō Tea House is a 1 ink by Utagawa Yoshikazu, a Impressionism work, depicting Party, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshikazu
When & what style?: 1 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a crowded, lively room with people sitting, standing, and playing. Some kids on the floor are dressed in colorful costumes, maybe for a performance. Adults in fancy clothes chat or watch, while others sit at tables with food and drinks. The space has sliding doors, lanterns, and signs with Japanese writing. Notice how the artist packed so many people into one scene—everyone looks busy, but nothing feels rushed. The bright colors and bold lines make the room feel full of energy. Check out Utagawa Yoshikazu for more works like this.