1866
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Uchoren no zu|Great Military Drill is a 1866 ink by Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide, a Impressionism work, depicting Musician, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows three scenes of soldiers marching in bright red jackets and blue pants. Some carry rifles, others play brass instruments like trumpets and drums. An American flag waves in the first panel, while the middle panel has a banner with Japanese writing. The background has trees, tents, and a fence—it looks like a training ground. The soldiers’ uniforms and formation suggest this is about military drills. The American flag hints at foreign influence during this time. Want to see more? Check out The Metropolitan Museum of Art for this triptych.
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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