Designs of Fans for Dance 1810 - 1823

"Designs of Fans for Dance" is a woodblock print by Ishikawa Kazan, a Japanese artist who lived from 1810-1823. The print, created between 1810-1823, is a study in elegant simplicity and showcases three different fan designs, each with its own unique pattern. The fan on the left is a light blue with a subtle pattern, while the middle fan features bold black circles on a red background. The fan on the right has a complex, flowing pattern in shades of blue and brown. These designs, carefully depicted by Kazan, would have been popular in Japanese dance performances of the time. The print is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.