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南京 於魯西亜|Russians and a Chinese Inscribing a Fan, by Utagawa Hiroshige II, ink, 12

南京 於魯西亜|Russians and a Chinese Inscribing a Fan

Utagawa Hiroshige II

12

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

南京 於魯西亜|Russians and a Chinese Inscribing a Fan is a 12 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige II, a Impressionism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Hiroshige II
When & what style?
12 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This woodblock print features three men, one of whom is holding a fan and inscribing it with a brush. The man with the fan wears a white fur coat, while the other two men are dressed in more traditional attire. The background of the print is a soft, muted color, with some subtle texture visible. The print appears to be a scene from everyday life, with the men engaged in a quiet activity. The use of muted colors and subtle textures gives the print a sense of calm and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this print, you might want to look up Utagawa Hiroshige II.

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