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歌川芳盛画 「鳥獣図會」豹と阿蘭陀婦人|“Dutchwoman with Leopard,” from the series Pictures of Birds and Animals (Chōjū zue)

Utagawa Yoshimori , 7

歌川芳盛画　「鳥獣図會」豹と阿蘭陀婦人|“Dutchwoman with Leopard,” from the series Pictures of Birds and Animals (Chōjū zue), by Utagawa Yoshimori, ink, 7
歌川芳盛画　「鳥獣図會」豹と阿蘭陀婦人|“Dutchwoman with Leopard,” from the series Pictures of Birds and Animals (Chōjū zue), by Utagawa Yoshimori, ink, 7

歌川芳盛画 「鳥獣図會」豹と阿蘭陀婦人|“Dutchwoman with Leopard,” from the series Pictures of Birds and Animals (Chōjū zue) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshimori. It dates from 7 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accession no.
2007.49.238
Credit line
Bequest of William S. Lieberman, 2005

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, 'Dutchwoman with Leopard,' is from the series Pictures of Birds and Animals (Chōjū zue) by Utagawa Yoshimori. Created using ink and color on paper, it is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman in a blue dress with a red collar and ornate headpiece, holding a white rabbit beside a leopard with dark spots. The simple background suggests a serene environment with water and sky.

Technique & Style

The leopard's spots are rendered with sharp black lines, giving the animal a lifelike appearance. This attention to detail reflects a style popular in contemporary Japanese animal portraits.

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歌川芳盛画　「鳥獣図會」豹と阿蘭陀婦人|“Dutchwoman with Leopard,” from the series Pictures of Birds and Animals (Chōjū zue) was painted by Utagawa Yoshimori in 7.

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歌川芳盛画　「鳥獣図會」豹と阿蘭陀婦人|“Dutchwoman with Leopard,” from the series Pictures of Birds and Animals (Chōjū zue) is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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歌川芳盛画　「鳥獣図會」豹と阿蘭陀婦人|“Dutchwoman with Leopard,” from the series Pictures of Birds and Animals (Chōjū zue) is associated with Impressionism.