Artwork
Roshiajin|Russians
Roshiajin|Russians is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Kunihisa. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Roshiajin, also known as Russians, is a woodblock print created by Kunihisa in 1861. The print is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man and woman dressed in elaborate attire, adorned with symbolic details such as gold stars on the man's coat, potentially indicating military rank. Japanese text surrounds the figures.
Technique & Style
Kunihisa employed bold colors and simplified forms to clearly render the subjects' clothing, creating a striking visual representation.
Artist & collection
