Kyōgen Performers (狂言人物図) - Unknown - Japan (No reserve price)

Title: Kyōgen Performers (狂言人物図)
Artist: Unknown
Medium: Woodblock Print
Signature: Unsigned
Paper Size: 34.2 × 52.2 cm (13.46 × 20.55 in)
Paper: Washi (和紙)
Created in Japan during the Meiji period (明治時代), circa 1880–1912, this woodblock print is executed on traditional Washi (和紙) paper. It combines woodblock color printing with delicate hand-applied coloring, and features a luxurious background finished with hand-applied gold dust (kinpaku, 泥金).

The composition depicts three performers from a Kyōgen (狂言) stage performance: the central figure wears an eboshi (烏帽子) and an ornate kimono, holding a folding fan; the two supporting characters sport the iconic chonmage (月代頭) hairstyle and simpler garments, interacting with the main performer through vivid, exaggerated expressions. The work harmoniously blends the bold, precise lines of woodblock carving with the soft warmth of hand-coloring, while the gold-dusted background lends a refined, opulent quality.

Kyōgen (狂言): A traditional form of Japanese comic theater, closely associated with Noh (能). It is defined by slapstick physical comedy, exaggerated facial expressions, and satirical depictions of everyday life, serving as a lighthearted counterpoint to the solemnity of Noh drama.

Due to its age, the Washi paper exhibits natural signs of aging, including toning, minor foxing, creases, and folds. Overall, the artwork is in good condition.

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