Three Beauties Playing Musical Instruments

Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Created:
Movement:
1861
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key Notes:
Edo-period elegance, Musical harmony
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Dimensions:
16 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (41.9 x 59.7 cm)
medium:
Matted; ink and color on silk
Difficulty:
Easy
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story of the work:

"Three Beauties Playing Musical Instruments" is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in 1861, part of the ukiyo-e genre that flourished in Edo-period Japan. The work depicts three women engaged in musical performance, showcasing Kuniyoshi's mastery of color and composition, while reflecting the cultural appreciation for beauty and the arts during this period.

Description of the work:

"Three Beauties Playing Musical Instruments" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi features three elegantly dressed women engaged in the performance of traditional Japanese music, each holding distinct instruments that highlight their individual characteristics. The composition is marked by vibrant colors and intricate patterns in the clothing, set against a subtle background that enhances the figures' dynamic poses and expressions.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Three Beauties Playing Musical Instruments