英吉利人之図|Illustration of English People (Igirisujin no zu)
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows two people sitting close together. The man on the left wears a black outfit and a dark hat, puffing on a long pipe. The woman beside him has a bright red robe, a fancy black hat with a red brim, and a serious look. Behind them, a blue sky with clouds and a building appear in the distance. The man’s pipe and the woman’s stern expression stand out. This print was made in 1861 by a Japanese artist to show foreigners. Look up smoking to see how pipes were used in old portraits.
