{"product_id":"scene-from-noh-dance-takashima-chiharu","title":"Scene from Noh Dance - Takashima Chiharu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Takashima Chiharu depicting a performer in traditional Noh theatre costume, executed in the classic Shin-hanga style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Takashima Chiharu captures a moment from a Noh performance, a traditional Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century. The artist employs the aesthetic principles of the Shin-hanga movement, which sought to revitalise traditional ukiyo-e techniques by incorporating Western elements of light and shadow while maintaining the discipline of the Japanese woodblock medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is depicted in profile, dressed in the elaborate costume characteristic of Noh theatre. The performer wears a heavy, patterned outer robe, or haori, featuring circular motifs and a distinct floral design on the extended sleeve. The colour palette is restrained, relying on muted teals, soft blacks, and subtle earthy tones that allow the texture of the paper to remain visible. The composition is sparse, focusing entirely on the movement and posture of the actor. The inclusion of Japanese calligraphy to the left of the figure provides context, likely referencing the specific play or a poetic line associated with the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakashima Chiharu was active during a period when Japanese printmaking was undergoing a transition. This work reflects the technical precision required for multi-block printing, where each colour is applied through a separate carved block. The lines are clean and deliberate, defining the contours of the costume and the posture of the actor without unnecessary ornamentation. The print avoids the dramatic flair often associated with kabuki prints, opting instead for the stillness and gravity inherent in Noh. The result is a quiet, observational piece that documents the visual language of Japanese classical theatre. It serves as a record of the costume and movement styles preserved by practitioners of the art form during the early 20th century.\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\/yashima-from-the-series-pictures-of-no-performances-nogaku-zue-tsukioka-kogyo\" 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;\"\u003eYashima, from the series Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue) by Tsukioka Kôgyo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mevrouw-sardet-in-the-role-of-josabeth-johannes-jelgerhuis\" 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;\"\u003eMevrouw Sardet in the role of Josabeth by Johannes Jelgerhuis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/takashima-chiharu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTakashima Chiharu artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takashima Chiharu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115567841615,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115600052559,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115600085327,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115600118095,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115600150863,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115600183631,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115600216399,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115600249167,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115600281935,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115600314703,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115600347471,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115600380239,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Scene-from-Noh-Dance_Poster_CompositorV1_1791935202817.jpg?v=1791945120","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/scene-from-noh-dance-takashima-chiharu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}