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Procession of People from Five Countries: Holland, Russia, France, England and America

Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful illustration of a procession divided into sections representing people from five countries. The top left features people in formal attire, some holding an American flag. The top center depicts a horse-drawn carriage with a British flag and a person on horseback with a flag. The top right shows people standing and a horse-drawn carriage with a Russian flag. The bottom half displays a large crowd of people in 19th-century clothing, with flags representing Holland, France, and England. The scene is set against a green field with a blue sky, and includes a mix of standing and seated individuals. Two horse-drawn carriages are visible. The overall color palette is vibrant, with a variety of blues, pinks, yellows, and greens. The style is traditional Japanese woodblock printing.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 305 px
Public Domain
Yes
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