Noh Dancer as Empress Jingû with a Trout / Yamawaki Tôki

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Accession Number
1983/1.397
Title
Noh Dancer as Empress Jingû with a Trout
Artist Nationality
Japanese
Artist Life Dates
1777-1839
Object Creation Date
1831
Object Creation Place
Asia (continent)
Japan (nation)
Creation Place 1
Asia (continent)
Creation Place 2
Japan (nation)
Style/Group/Movement
Naturalist
Inscription
Inscribed by the artist: Painted on the 7th day of the 6th month, 2nd year of Tenho. Two artist's seals: Ki Kosei, Toki ? ?.
Dimensions
141.1 cm x 84.4 cm (55 9/16 in. x 33 1/4 in.)
Century
19th century
Primary Object Classification
Painting
Primary Object Type
hanging scroll
Physical Description
An masked Noh actor dressed as Empress Jingû is holds a catch of a river trout on a pole. The actor wears a brocade kimono with a floral scroll design, tucked into a stiffly starched pair of brocade trousers. His cloak is a green gauze silk with woven gold phoenix designs.
Subject Matter
Empress Jingû is a figure from Japan’s mythological past. Warrior and shaman, her legend reappears frequently in Japanese drama, paintings, and prints. Before leading her troops on an invasion of the "Land of Treasure" (Korea), she conducted many rites to consult the gods about prospects for victory. The catch of a river trout was the first token of divine approval.
This painting depicts the fishing scene as it was reenacted in the Noh drama, the classical and highly stylized dance-drama of Japan. Male performers play both genders, usually with a mask. Costumes for the Noh stage are among the most spectacular ever made: here the actor wears a brocade kimono with a floral scroll design, tucked into a stiffly starched pair of brocade trousers. His cloak is a green gauze silk with woven gold phoenix designs. The costume has no relation to ancient history, but instead reflects contemporary stage wear.
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Record
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"Noh Dancer as Empress Jingû with a Trout; Yamawaki Tôki." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-1983-sl-1.397/1983_1.397.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed March 28, 2024.
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