Festival Lanterns, First Series 1829

"Festival Lanterns, First Series" is a woodblock print created by the Japanese artist Oishi Matora in 1829. The print, which is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, features two figures in traditional Japanese clothing, likely depicting a scene from a play or historical event. The use of vivid colors and dynamic poses creates a sense of movement and drama, characteristic of the ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints. Matora's work is known for its detailed depictions of everyday life and historical events, often using a unique color palette and dramatic compositions to tell stories within a single print.