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Artisans, from the series "An Up-to-Date Parody of the Four Classes"

Utagawa Kunisada

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print divided into three panels. The scene depicts a room with green flooring and wooden furniture. The room contains eight people, all dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, with most wearing kimonos. The people are engaged in various activities: - one person sweeps the floor - one sits on the floor - one stands - one prepares food - three appear to work on crafts or hobbies - one looks on. The room has shelves with dishes and other items on the left and a window with blue shutters on the right. The background includes additional details such as a lattice window, a bucket, and various objects on tables. The style of the print is traditional Japanese ukiyo-e.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 289 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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