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Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya

Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya, by Torii Kiyomitsu, 1764
Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya, by Torii Kiyomitsu, 1764

Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya is a print by the Romanticist artist Torii Kiyomitsu. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya is a woodblock print created by Torii Kiyomitsu around 1764.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a shirabyoshi dancer, likely Yuya, holding a fan and scroll, with a basket of fruit and a flowering branch nearby. Japanese text along the right side provides context, while a small moon symbol is visible in the top corner.

Technique & Style

The design features bold colors, including greens, pinks, and blacks, with intricate details on the dancer's robe. The lively pose, with one leg bent forward, conveys a sense of movement.

History & Provenance

The print is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.