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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

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Classical Antiquity Bird Leopard

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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 a 7 ink by Utagawa Yoshimori, a Impressionism work, depicting Bird, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshimori
When & what style?: 7 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a woman in a long blue dress holding a white rabbit, standing next to a leopard with big dark spots. The woman wears a red collar and a fancy headpiece, and the leopard’s tail curls up behind her. The background is simple, with just a hint of water and a pale sky. The leopard’s spots are drawn with sharp black lines, making it look almost alive. This kind of detailed animal portrait was popular in Japanese prints of the time. Next, check out Utagawa Yoshimori to see more of his work.