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チャリネ大曲馬御遊覧ノ図|Illustration of the Imperial Excursion to see the Charini's Circus (Charine daikyokuba goyūran no zu)

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

1886

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Circu Elephant Horse

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チャリネ大曲馬御遊覧ノ図|Illustration of the Imperial Excursion to see the Charini's Circus (Charine daikyokuba goyūran no zu) is a 1886 ink by Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu, a Impressionism work, depicting Circu, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu
When & what style?: 1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print is packed with action. On the left, a man on horseback rides alongside an elephant, while a tightrope walker balances high above. People in colorful clothes—some dressed as performers—stand around a ring. In the background, a crowd watches from a raised platform with red carpets and banners. Bright colors pop against the green ground and purple roof. The scene looks like a mix of real life and entertainment, maybe a special event. The artist used bold lines and flat colors to show movement and excitement. If you like this, check out The Metropolitan Museum of Art for more prints like this.