'Japanese Table Screen Byobu - Noh Dance on Stage,' by Unknown Tosa School artist, Painting
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'Japanese Table Screen Byobu - Noh Dance on Stage,' Unknown Tosa School painting
This 36" x 56.5" Japanese Byobu screen painting is by an unknown artist depicting a 'Garaku,' a Noh dance' being preformed on a stage with two girls in butterfly costumes dancing in front of noblemen. The screen is painted by an unknown Tosa school artist is a variety of colors on gold leaf background. (Noh is a major form of classical Japanese dance-drama that has been performed since the 14th century.)
- Subject Matter: Landscape
- Created: Late 18th to Early 19th Century
- Collections: Large Scale Paintings