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Great Military Drill

Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triptych of a military drill scene. Soldiers in red jackets and blue pants march in formation, some carrying rifles, others playing trumpets. In the left panel, a group of soldiers in blue jackets and white pants, with one American flag. Background of the left panel shows trees and a building. Center panel features a green sign with Asian characters. Right panel shows a large tree trunk and a hill with trees. The sky is beige. The artwork is titled "Great Military Drill" and created by Utagawa Sadahide.

Artwork Details

Date
1866 (Keio 2, 2nd month)
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 295 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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