一鵬斎芳藤画 「AMERIKAZIN （アメリカ人）遊興」|Americans on an Outing (Amerikajin yūgyō)
1861
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1861
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a family of three Americans walking together. The man wears a wide-brimmed hat, dark coat, and striped pants, holding a cane. The woman in a blue dress and red hat carries a baby, while a girl in a green skirt and red top holds a small fan. A sign in the background reads "AMERIKAZIN" in bold letters. The bright colors and bold outlines are typical of Japanese woodblock prints. This work was made in 1861, when foreigners visiting Japan were a new and curious sight. Look up woodblock print (nishiki-e) to see how artists created these vivid images.
