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Untitled

Utagawa Yoshifuji

1867

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century History Painting Firearm Soldier

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Untitled is a 1867 ink by Utagawa Yoshifuji, a Impressionism work, depicting Firearm, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshifuji
When & what style?: 1867 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows three groups of people marching in a row. The first group wears wide-brimmed hats and dark robes, carrying drums and banners. The middle group has a mix of hats and uniforms, some holding spears or flags. The last group wears matching dark outfits with tall hats and long guns. Buildings with tiled roofs appear in the background, and the sky is a soft blue. Notice how the artist uses bold colors—reds, blues, and golds—to make the uniforms stand out. The lines are sharp, and the figures are packed closely together, giving a sense of movement and urgency. If you like this, look up Utagawa Yoshifuji for more of his detailed prints.