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Furansukoku|仏蘭西国|France

Utagawa Yoshikazu

1861

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Furansukoku|仏蘭西国|France 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 print shows a man in a green coat and hat standing next to a seated woman playing a cello. The woman wears a colorful headscarf and bright red sleeves, while the man holds a walking stick. Around them is Japanese text, and the background is simple with a blue base. The print was made in 1861 to show France, with a focus on music and clothing. The artist used bold colors and clear lines to make the scene stand out. Look up Utagawa Yoshikazu to see more of his work.