Sparrow Dance in Yoshiwara - Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
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A woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) titled 'Sparrow Dance in Yoshiwara', depicting a woman in traditional attire participating in the sparrow dance within the Yoshiwara district. This Ukiyo-e artwork captures a moment of cultural performance in Edo-period Japan.
This woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), titled 'Sparrow Dance in Yoshiwara', is a fine example of Ukiyo-e art from 19th-century Japan. Kunisada, one of the most commercially successful designers of ukiyo-e woodblock prints, was known for his depictions of female beauties (bijin-ga), kabuki actors (yakusha-e), and scenes from urban life. He headed the Utagawa school after the death of Toyokuni I. Kunisada's prolific output and adaptability ensured his popularity throughout the Edo period and beyond. The print portrays a woman, likely a courtesan, participating in the 'sparrow dance' (suzume odori) within the Yoshiwara district, a well-known pleasure district in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). She is adorned in elaborate attire, including a large, decorative hat and a patterned kimono. She holds a fan decorated with floral motifs. The composition is characterised by fine lines and flat planes of colour, typical of the Ukiyo-e style. The print captures a moment of cultural performance and offers a glimpse into the social life of Edo-period Japan.
Sparrow Dance in Yoshiwara - Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
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Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Toyokuni III, was a prolific and popular ukiyo-e printmaker of 19th-century Japan.
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