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Actors in the Twelve Months, 1809 (woodblock on paper)
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Actors in the Twelve Months, 1809 (woodblock on paper)
6437484 Actors in the Twelve Months, 1809 (woodblock on paper) by Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825); 38.5x26.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: From a series of 36 prints. Triptych. From a set each representing one of the twelve months. Sixth lunar month, A river festival. Foreground, two boats with canopies alongside pillars of a bridge. In background through pillars more, distant, boats with passengers Sheet III: Further down boat 2 a group of three seated gentlemen with fans and sake cups. On roof of boat grotesque boatmen manipulating poles. Two lanterns in foreground. Publisher: Oyama Hangoro.); eMaidstone Museum and Art Gallery; Japanese, out of copyright
Media ID 24129108
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This woodblock print, titled "Actors in the Twelve Months, 1809" by Utagawa Toyokuni, transports us back to the vibrant world of Edo period Japan. Measuring 38.5x26.2 cm, this triptych is part of a series of 36 prints that represent each month of the year. In this particular scene depicting the sixth lunar month, we are immersed in a lively river festival. The foreground showcases two boats adorned with canopies alongside pillars of a bridge. As our gaze travels through the pillars into the background, more boats filled with passengers come into view. Sheet III captures a group of three seated gentlemen on boat number two, enjoying sake cups and fanning themselves against the summer heat. On top of their boat's roof stand grotesque boatmen manipulating poles while lanterns illuminate their surroundings. The intricate details and skillful craftsmanship evident in this artwork highlight Toyokuni's mastery as an artist during his time. The publisher Oyama Hangoro has ensured that these stunning prints reach audiences far and wide. As we admire this piece from Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK, we are reminded not only of its aesthetic beauty but also its historical significance within Japanese culture. This print offers us a glimpse into traditional theater performances (kabuki) and celebrates both masculine virility and Asian traditions. Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate such masterpieces without commercial use restrictions while preserving their artistic integrity for generations to come.
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