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Amerika|American Horseman

Utagawa Yoshitora

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Classical Antiquity Portrait Horse

Dominant colour

Amerika|American Horseman is a 1 ink by Utagawa Yoshitora, a Impressionism work, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshitora
When & what style?: 1 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

A man in a dark coat and hat rides a brown horse. The horse is mid-gallop, with a red saddle and blue reins. The rider holds the reins tight and has a pipe in his mouth. Behind him floats a sign with Japanese text and a few English words like "America." This print mixes bold colors with sharp outlines. The horse’s muscles and the rider’s tense grip suggest movement. The sign might hint at foreign influences during this time. Next, check out Utagawa Yoshitora for more prints like this.