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Picture of Men and Women from all nations (Bankoku danjo jinbutsu zue)

Utagawa Yoshiiku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful illustration of people from different nations. The image is a horizontal rectangle divided into two panels. The background is dark blue with vertical red banners. At the top, a long beige banner with black writing spans the width. The lower part of the image depicts a diverse crowd of people. On the left, a giant white face looks down. To the right, people wear clothing from different cultures, including: - A woman in a long dress with a plaid shawl - A man in a military uniform with a hat - A woman in a long dress with a white shawl - A man with a bare torso wearing a sarong - A woman in a long dress with a floral pattern - A man in a military uniform with a hat - People in traditional Japanese clothing - People in Western-style clothing, including dresses and suits. The people are posed standing or sitting. The illustration style is detailed and ornate.

Artwork Details

Date
4th month, 1861
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 301 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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