Roshiajin|Russians
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 two people in fancy clothes from another time. The man wears a tall black hat with a red band, a blue coat with gold stars, and a long sword at his side. The woman has a wide red skirt with black trim, a black jacket, and a bright blue hat with a red flower. Both look serious, and there’s Japanese writing all around them. The gold stars on the man’s coat might hint at military rank. The print uses bold colors and simple shapes to show their outfits clearly. Look up Kunihisa to see more prints like this.
