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Illustration of the Imperial Diet House of Commons with a Listing of all Members

Toyohara Kuniteru III

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful triptych illustration depicting a formal meeting in a large room. The scene shows a crowded assembly with many men in dark suits. The room has a red carpet and red walls. There are several desks covered in red cloth. The center panel features a man standing in the foreground. The background shows a doorway and people seated on a raised platform. The top portion contains blocks of small text. The artwork style appears to be woodblock printing. The composition spans across three panels. The scene depicts a gathering of people in formal attire. The work is titled "Illustration of the Imperial Diet House of Commons with a Listing of all Members" by Toyohara Kuniteru III.

Artwork Details

Date
10/1890
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 306 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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