Who painted Furansu|French Photographer?

Furansu|French Photographer was painted by Utagawa Yoshikazu in 1861.

Where can I see Furansu|French Photographer?

Furansu|French Photographer is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Furansu|French Photographer?

Furansu|French Photographer is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Furansu|French Photographer

Utagawa Yoshikazu , 1861

Furansu|French Photographer is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshikazu. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2007.49.165
Credit line: Bequest of William S. Lieberman, 2005

About this work

Overview

Furansu|French Photographer is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Yoshikazu in 1861, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man and woman in a studio, the man operating a camera with a green cloth over his head, while the woman sits behind him holding a blue object, suggesting an early representation of photography.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a muted color palette dominated by greens, blues, and pinks, set against a warm beige background, capturing textures with precision and creating a sense of intimacy.