Who created "Scene from the Noh Dance "Shojo""?

Scene from the Noh Dance "Shojo" was created by Yuyu Hanko|Teisai Hokuba in 19th century.

When was "Scene from the Noh Dance "Shojo"" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Scene from the Noh Dance "Shojo""?

Scene from the Noh Dance "Shojo" is Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper.

Is "Scene from the Noh Dance "Shojo"" in the public domain?

Yes, Scene from the Noh Dance "Shojo" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Scene from the Noh Dance "Shojo"

Yuyu Hanko|Teisai Hokuba

19th century

Medium

Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper

Dimensions

8 1/4 x 7 3/8 in. (21 x 18.7 cm)

Classification

Prints

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

Accession Number

JP2261

Tags

DanceFansMen

Art Historical Context

This exquisite woodblock print, titledScene from the Noh "Shojo"*, captures a dynamic moment from a traditional Japanese Noh performance, created in the 19th century Japan's Edo period (16151868). Attributed to artists Yuyu Hanko and Teisai Hokuba—figures in the ukiyo-e influenced by masters like Hokusai—it forms part of a luxurious *surimono* album. These privately commissioned prints, often produced for New Year's celebrations or poetry gatherings, showcase superior craftsmanship with vibrant inks, subtle colors, and fine details on paper, measuring just 8¼ x 7⅜ inches. The scene evokes the...

About the Artist

Yuyu Hanko|Teisai Hokuba (Japanese|Japanese) · |1771 – |1844

Japanese|Japanese, 1771–1844

Scene from the Noh Dance "Shojo"

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