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Shiki no tsuki

Title
Shiki no tsuki [graphic].
Author
Toyohara, Kunichika, 1835-1900.
Publication
1898.

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Still imageSupervised use *MGZFM Toy K Shi 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Description
1 print (3 sheets) : woodblock, color; full sheet 39 x 74 cm.
Summary
Depiction of a performance by geisha, or professional female entertainers. At left, six women dance with fans; at right are four singers and three shamisen players. An inset at top right depicts four performers onstage, against the backdrop of a pine tree.
Alternative Title
Moon in four seasons
Subjects
Genre/Form
Woodcuts.
Note
  • Text in Japanese.
Biography (note)
  • According to accompanying notes, the dance depicted is an example of otoko mai or a dance in male style, performed to the song? Kogane no hana (Golden flowers).
Call Number
*MGZFM Toy K Shi 1
OCLC
821190401
Author
Toyohara, Kunichika, 1835-1900. Attributed name
Title
Shiki no tsuki [graphic].
Imprint
1898.
Biography
According to accompanying notes, the dance depicted is an example of otoko mai or a dance in male style, performed to the song? Kogane no hana (Golden flowers).
Local Note
Cataloging funds provided by Friends of Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
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Research Call Number
*MGZFM Toy K Shi 1
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