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Furansu|French Photographer

Utagawa Yoshikazu

1861

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Furansu|French Photographer is a 1861 ink by Utagawa Yoshikazu, a Impressionism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshikazu
When & what style?: 1861 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man and woman in a studio setting. The man, dressed in a black coat and white pants, is leaning over a camera on a tripod, with a green cloth draped over his head. The woman, wearing a green dress and a blue bonnet, sits behind him, holding a blue object. The artist has used a muted color palette, with shades of green, blue, and pink dominating the scene. The background is a warm beige, which adds to the overall sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The attention to detail in the painting is impressive, with the artist capturing the textures of the clothing and the equipment with great precision. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and technique, you might want to explore the work of Utagawa Yoshikazu.