Description
Collection of paintings and preparatory sketches on Nogaku (Noh and Kyogen) – Formerly in the collection of Japanese painter Mifune Tsunade (1876-1941) – Japan – ca. 1910-20s
Japan – Nogaku painting – Taisho period (1912-26)
Size = 265mm×390mm
These are paintings and sketches of Nogaku.
Nogaku is the Japanese traditional play, which included No and Kyogen performances.
No and Kyogen are both one of the Japanese traditional forms of theater, and since Meiji Era, they have been called “Nogaku” in one lump.
Please have a look at the photos for a better impression.