Who created "Dolls (Tate-bina)"?

Dolls (Tate-bina) was created by Shibata Zeshin in 19th century.

When was "Dolls (Tate-bina)" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Dolls (Tate-bina)"?

Dolls (Tate-bina) is Painting; ink and color on paper (tanzaku).

Is "Dolls (Tate-bina)" in the public domain?

Yes, Dolls (Tate-bina) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Dolls (Tate-bina)

Shibata Zeshin

19th century

Medium

Painting; ink and color on paper (tanzaku)

Dimensions

14 x 2 1/2 in. (35.6 x 6.4 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1956

Accession Number

56.124.5

Tags

Dolls

Art Historical Context

Shibata Zeshin (1807–1891), a master of both lacquerware and painting in late 19th-century Japan, *Dolls (Tate-bina)* as a delicate ink and color painting on paper in the narrow tanzaku—measuring just 14 x 2½ inches. This vertical strip, traditionally used for poetry or elegant motifs, showcases Zeshin's finesse in capturing everyday subjects with poetic grace. His style bridged Edo-period traditions and emerging Meiji influences, blending meticulous ink lines with subtle colors to evoke whimsy and refinement. The artwork depicts *tate-bina*, tall standing hina dolls central to Japan's Hinama...

About the Artist

Shibata Zeshin · 1807–1891

Japanese, 1807–1891

Dolls (Tate-bina)

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