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Ijiin Yashiki ryōri no zu|Inside a Foreign Restaurant

Utagawa Yoshikazu

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Classical Antiquity Cooking Dog Food Kitchen

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Ijiin Yashiki ryōri no zu|Inside a Foreign Restaurant is a 10 ink by Utagawa Yoshikazu, a Impressionism work, depicting Cooking, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshikazu
When & what style?: 10 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a busy kitchen scene with three men working together. One man stands holding a tray of food, another sits cutting something at a table, and a third leans on a counter, watching. A small dog lies on the floor nearby. Shelves in the background hold baskets, teapots, and plates, while a hanging scale and lantern add to the cluttered workspace. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors to keep the scene clear and lively. The mix of Western-style clothes on the men and traditional Japanese kitchen tools suggests a place where different cultures meet. Look up Utagawa Yoshikazu to see more of his work blending everyday life with sharp details.