「亜墨利加國」|“America”: Enjoying Hot Air Balloons
1867
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1867
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting shows a lively scene of people gathered near a building, with a large American flag flying in the wind. In the background, two hot air balloons are visible, one of which is flying over the water. The people in the scene are dressed in formal attire, with the women wearing long skirts and the men wearing suits and hats. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of excitement and celebration, with the hot air balloons adding a sense of adventure and freedom. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Utagawa Yoshitora.
