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View of the Issuance of the Constitution

Baiju Kunitoshi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a triptych print. The scene shows a large room with a colorful floor featuring a grid pattern of green, blue, and red squares. The room contains a raised platform in the center with a seated figure wearing a traditional Japanese hat. To the left, a man in a white uniform and red sash stands on the platform facing right. On the left side of the room, a group of people in traditional Japanese clothing, both men and women, are standing or sitting. On the right side of the room, a line of men in military uniforms with white pants and red and gold sashes stand at attention. In front of them, a group of men in black clothing with white hats bow. The background has a purple sky with white clouds. The artwork is by Baiju Kunitoshi and titled "View of the Issuance of the Constitution".

Artwork Details

Date
March 1889
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 305 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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