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Chiyoda Castle (Album of Men)

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a traditional Japanese painting with many people in traditional clothing. A group of men in traditional Japanese attire, with some wearing red, blue or yellow kimonos, are gathered near the right edge. Many of them are wearing black hats. A large procession is depicted on the right side, with a red and white striped banner or awning. In the foreground, men on the left side are wearing ornate costumes, with one riding a horse wearing a green kimono with white spots and holding a sword. A stone wall and a large tree are visible in the background. The sky is light beige. Japanese text is written vertically on the right side. The scene appears to be a historical or ceremonial event, possibly related to a royal or noble procession, with people standing around the procession.

Artwork Details

Date
1897
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 304 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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