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They wear kimonos decorated with wheel motifs, which echo the circular lanterns suspended above. The background includes a stylised pine tree, a common element in Japanese iconography representing longevity and resilience. The dark, atmospheric space behind the dancers contrasts with the lighter foreground, creating a sense of theatrical depth. Calligraphic inscriptions are integrated into the upper portion of the print, typical of the surimono format where visual art and literature were closely linked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGakutei, who was also a poet, brought a refined sensibility to his designs. His work often reflects the tastes of the Edo-period literati, who valued subtle allusions and technical precision. The print demonstrates the artist's ability to balance decorative patterns with human form, maintaining a sense of poise and grace. The use of colour is restrained, relying on a palette of muted tones that allows the graphic quality of the lines and the repetition of the wheel motifs to take precedence. This piece offers a glimpse into the cultural life of the period, capturing a specific performance within the refined context of a private commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/scene-in-gekkyuden-dream-of-the-moon-palace-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eScene in Gekkyuden - Dream of the Moon Palace - Totoya Hokkei by Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/belt-and-fan-on-a-piece-of-cloth-kubo-shunman\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBelt and Fan on a Piece of Cloth by Kubo Shunman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yashima Gakutei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115564073295,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115597037903,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115597070671,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115597103439,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115597136207,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115597168975,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115597201743,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115597234511,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115597267279,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115597300047,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115597332815,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115597365583,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Furuichi-Dance-at-the-Hisagataya_Poster_CompositorV1_1791935165286.jpg?v=1791945055","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/furuichi-dance-at-the-hisagataya-yashima-gakutei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}