Scenes from Comic Plays [one of a pair], c. 1710
Hanabusa Itchōexpand_more
Ink, color, gold, and silver on paperexpand_more
Bequest of Richard P. Galeexpand_more 74.1.15.1
Not on Viewexpand_more
Kyogen, literally "wild words," evolved as comic interludes devised as relief from the somber and philosophical themes of No performances. A down-to-earth, colloquial theatrical form, Kyo_gen characters highlight human foibles and frailties. This handscroll is one of a pair, each of which depicts scenes from eleven Kyo_gen plays. This section illustrates the climatic scene from the play "Kubihiki," in which the legendary warrior and strongman Minamoto Tametomo (1139-1170) is challenged by a demon-princess and her henchmen to various tests of his strength. Here, they engage in a spirited bout of tug-a-war.
Details
- Title
- Scenes from Comic Plays [one of a pair]
- Artist Life
- 1652 - 1724
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- 13 1/4 in. (33.66 cm)
- Accession Number
- 74.1.15.1
- Curator Approved
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