Three Kyōgen Dancers

late 19th century

Not on view

This appears to be a preliminary drawing by Kyōsai for a painting of kyōgen (humorous dramatic) performance. The annotations are also in the artist’s hand, giving instructions how to color or finish off the drawings. The partial seal in the upper right corner is that of his pupil Mano Kyōtei (Yasokichi, 1874/5–1937) who assisted him on many projects and inherited many Kyōsai drawings.

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Title: Three Kyōgen Dancers
Artist: Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎 (Japanese, 1831–1889)
Period: Meiji period (1868–1912)
Date: late 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Wash drawing; Ink on paper
Dimensions: 6 x 10 1/4 in. (15.2 x 26 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1937
Object Number: 37.119.6
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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