King and Queen of the Doll's Festival Possibly 1853
utagawakunisada
minneapolisinstituteofart
print, ink, color-on-paper
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water colours
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pastel soft colours
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japan
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folk art
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mural art
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handmade artwork painting
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ink
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tile art
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color-on-paper
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wall painting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This woodblock print, "King and Queen of the Doll's Festival," by Utagawa Kunisada, depicts a couple dressed in elaborate attire, likely for the Hinamatsuri, or Doll Festival, a traditional Japanese celebration. The image, made in 1853, is characteristic of Kunisada's ukiyo-e style, focusing on elegant figures with detailed garments and decorative patterns. The couple is situated against a blue sky with a backdrop of pink cherry blossoms, symbolic of spring and new beginnings, underscoring the festival's theme of celebrating a happy and prosperous future for children.
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