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Chiyoda Castle (Album of Men)

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful Japanese woodblock print depicting a battle scene. Soldiers on horseback and on foot, dressed in samurai armor and traditional Japanese clothing. Horses are dark and light brown. Some soldiers hold swords, spears and shields. A large tree trunk and branches are on the right side. A pink triangular flag and a white flag with Japanese writing are visible. The background shows a hazy cityscape and mountains. The color palette includes beige, red, blue, and black. The image is divided into two panels. The artwork is attributed to Yōshū Chikanobu and titled Chiyoda Castle.

Artwork details

Date:
1897
Medium:
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
598 × 304 px
Museum record:
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