Igirisujin|英吉利人|Englishmen
1862
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1862
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This woodblock print depicts a group of people standing in front of a building, with a British flag prominently displayed. A man in a black military uniform, complete with a top hat and rifle, stands to the left, while a woman in a yellow dress and a man in a red jacket look on. To the right, another man in a green jacket and tan pants leans on a cane. The scene is set against a backdrop of a building with a sloping roof, and the overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. The use of muted colors and simple compositions adds to the sense of calm, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world of the painting. For more on the artistic movement that influenced this work, explore the world of Realism.
