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The use of gold leaf behind the figures provides a neutral yet luminous setting, allowing the colours of the kimonos to remain the primary focus. The checkerboard border, or ichimatsu pattern, adds a rhythmic quality to the overall design, balancing the fluidity of the dancers with rigid, repeating geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch screens were functional objects, used to divide rooms or provide privacy in the homes of the elite. The choice of subject matter, specifically dancers, suggests a connection to the performing arts popular during this era. The painting style avoids excessive shading, favouring clear outlines and flat areas of colour. This approach is characteristic of the period, where decorative effect and clarity of form were prioritised. The preservation of the gold leaf and the pigments allows for a clear view of the original aesthetic intent, offering a glimpse into the visual culture of the early Edo period. This print captures the balance between the decorative border and the central figurative elements, maintaining the proportions of the original screen format.\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\/courtesan-and-kamuro-looking-at-a-screen-katsukawa-shuntei\" 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;\"\u003eCourtesan and Kamuro Looking at a Screen - Katsukawa Shuntei — Katsukawa Shuntei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/courtesan-riding-a-carp-parody-of-the-daoist-immortal-kinko-nishimura-shigenaga\" 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;\"\u003eCourtesan Riding a Carp (Parody of the Daoist Immortal Kinko) - Nishimura Shigenaga — Nishimura Shigenaga\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unidentified","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59050444751183,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59050656465231,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59050656497999,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59050656530767,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59050656563535,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59050656596303,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59050656629071,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59050656661839,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59050656694607,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59050656727375,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59050656760143,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59050656792911,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Screen-of-Two-Dancers-Bugi-zu-by-bu-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791419079984.jpg?v=1791419832","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/screen-of-two-dancers-bugi-zu-byobu-fine-art-print","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}