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Lives of Great People of the Occident (Taisei ijin den): James Watt (1736–1819)

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of a scene with a man and a woman. The man sits on a stool in front of an open fireplace with a pot hanging inside; he wears a brown jacket, dark pants, and a light-colored hat. The woman stands beside a table, wearing a blue jacket and a red skirt; she has a yellow head covering. The table has an open book and a lamp on it. The background includes a yellow wall with writing on it and a gray wall. The man and woman appear to be in a domestic setting, possibly from the 18th or 19th century. The overall scene depicts everyday life.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1870
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
435 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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