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Written by: Sevgi YıldızResearcher · Asian Art
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 19218
Miyagawa ChōshunSpring Dancers (Manzai)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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<em>Manzai</em> is the Japanese term for wandering comic dancers. The painting depicts one of the traditional pleasures of the spring season.
| Artist / Maker | Miyagawa Chōshun |
|---|---|
| Date | early to mid-1700s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | hanging scroll; ink and color on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting only: 84.1 x 31.4 cm (33 1/8 x 12 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Miyagawa Chōshun (Japanese, 1683–1753) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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