Female Dancer

Arts of Asia

1624–44

Artist unknown
Japanese, active 17th century

This painting was likely once mounted on a folding screen alongside other images of dancers with fans. The exuberance of her movements evokes the lively urban culture that had sprung up in Japan’s largest cities during the 17th century, with entertainments such as dancing, theater, and brothels catering to a range of customers.

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Department: Arts of Asia

Title: Female Dancer
Place: Japan (Artist's nationality:)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1619–1649
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on paper
Dimensions: 59.5 × 29.9 cm (23 7/16 × 11 3/4), including mount and knobs: 124.1 × 45.4 (48 7/8 × 17 7/8 in.)
Credit Line: Frederick W. Gookin Collection
Reference Number: 1939.1943
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