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Chiyoda Castle (Album of Men)

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Multi-panel artwork featuring a scene with people in traditional Japanese clothing. The artwork is divided into sections with different scenes. Upper left section shows people sitting on a tatami mat floor; a low table with a large tree branch on it; people outside through a window. The main section depicts a group of people, mostly men, in various dynamic poses. Some characters wear blue headpieces, blue and white striped skirts; some wear red sashes; one character holds a sword. Some characters appear to be observing from the side. The background has light-colored walls and wooden floors. The artwork features a range of colors including blue, red, green, and black; some text in Japanese characters.

Artwork Details

Date
1897
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 307 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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