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Karajin|Two Chinese Women

Utagawa Yoshitora

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Classical Antiquity

Dominant colour

Karajin|Two Chinese Women is a 12 ink by Utagawa Yoshitora, a Impressionism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshitora
When & what style?: 12 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows two women in bright, flowing robes. One kneels, holding a fan, while the other stands dramatically, her arms raised as if dancing. Their clothes are layered with bold patterns—greens, blues, and reds—against a wooden floor and a moonlit balcony in the background. The standing woman’s dress swirls with movement, almost like she’s caught mid-leap. The artist used sharp lines and flat colors to make the scene feel lively and theatrical. Check out Utagawa Yoshitora to see how he blended drama with everyday life in Japanese prints.