Sparrow dancers, from "A Set of Six for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika rokuban tsuzuki)" c. 1827 - 1828

"Sparrow Dancers" is a woodblock print from the series "A Set of Six for the Katsushika Circle" created by the Japanese artist Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868) around 1827-1828. The print depicts three figures, each wearing a straw hat and a long, flowing robe, performing a stylized dance. The figures are rendered in vibrant colors against a background of vertical lines. This artwork, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the artist's skill in capturing movement and conveying a sense of energy in a traditional Japanese style.