Terms and conditions of use
Kyogen theatre yellow check kimono
(19th century)
- Medium
- silk
- Measurements
- 153.0 × 136.0 cm
- Place/s of Execution
- Japan
- Accession Number
- 2014.33
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit Line
- National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Asian Art Acquisition Fund, 2014
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation - Gallery location
- Special Exhibitions Gallery
Ground Level, NGV International - About this work
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Kyōgen (literally ‘mad words’ or ‘wild speech’) is a form of comic theatre performed during the intervals of Noh theatre plays or as a separate series of comical performances. This kyōgen costume consists of a kataginu vest that is worn over a brightly coloured kimono. The lively design of the kataginu depicts small birds flitting amongst stylised clouds. The yellow-and-green check pattern of the kimono dramatically contrasts with the blue kataginu vest so as to create an eye-catching appearance when worn onstage.