Artwork

Gaikokujin ifuku shitate no zu|Picture of a Foreigner Making Clothes

Gaikokujin ifuku shitate no zu|Picture of a Foreigner Making Clothes is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshikazu. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Gaikokujin ifuku shitate no zu, or Picture of a Foreigner Making Clothes, is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Yoshikazu in 1860. The print is executed in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene of five people in a room, with a woman sewing at a low table. The title suggests that the scene is related to clothing production, possibly involving foreigners, although the exact context is unclear.

Technique & Style

The print features bright colors and simple shapes, with notable use of contrasting elements such as the woman's blue skirt and the man's black coat. The artist's use of line work, potentially including techniques like cross-hatching, creates shading and depth in the scene.

History & Provenance

The print is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.