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生写異国人物   清朝南京人感賞皇州扇之図|Two Chinese Men, by Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide, ink, 1843

生写異国人物 清朝南京人感賞皇州扇之図|Two Chinese Men

Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide

1843

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paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

生写異国人物 清朝南京人感賞皇州扇之図|Two Chinese Men is a 1843 ink by Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide
When & what style?
1843 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts two men in traditional Chinese attire, standing in a formal pose. The man on the left wears a long black robe with white stripes, while the man on the right is dressed in a brown robe with red accents. Both men have braided hair and are adorned with hats, adding to their dignified appearance. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, which helps to focus attention on the two figures. The overall effect is one of serenity and elegance, capturing the essence of traditional Chinese culture. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look up Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide.

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Artist

Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide

Utagawa Sadahide , also known as Gountei Sadahide, was a Japanese artist best known for his prints in the ukiyo-e style as a member of the Utagawa school.

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