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Bugaku Performance at the Imperial Palace during Hinamatsuri, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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Bugaku Performance at the Imperial Palace during Hinamatsuri, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Bugaku Performance at the Imperial Palace during Hinamatsuri, 19th century
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Chiyoda Tokyo Japan Courtier Display Doll Empress Heian Period Imperial Palace Japanese Era Meiji Era Meiji Period Representation Representative Shinto Shintoism Taiso Toys Triptych Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Colour Woodblock Print Letterbox Format
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Bugaku Performance at the Imperial Palace during Hinamatsuri
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is a stunning 19th century woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. This image transports us back in time to the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda, Tokyo, during the Hinamatsuri festival, also known as Dolls' Day. The print showcases a grand Bugaku performance taking place in the palace courtyard. Bugaku is a traditional court dance that originated during the Heian period (794-1185), and it was performed at the Imperial Court to celebrate various occasions. In this print, we see a group of performers dressed in vibrant, floral costumes, executing graceful movements in perfect unison. The performers, both male and female, are adorned in elegant kimonos, their faces expressive and focused as they dance. Surrounding the performers are courtiers, dressed in formal attire, observing the performance with great interest. The Imperial Palace, with its grand architecture and red-lacquered walls, serves as a magnificent backdrop to the scene. The print also features a group of dolls displayed on a table, symbolizing the Hinamatsuri festival, which honors the health and happiness of young girls. The use of color in this woodblock print is truly breathtaking. The performers' costumes are a riot of colors, with red, black, and other bright hues dominating the image. The print also features intricate details, from the intricate patterns on the performers' kimonos to the delicate floral designs adorning the palace walls. This print is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Japan during the Edo and Meiji periods (1603-1912). It is a representative work of the woodblock printing technique, which was a popular art form during this era. The print is now part of the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and it continues to inspire awe and admiration among art lovers and scholars around the world.
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