Artwork

Orandajin|Dutch Couple

Orandajin|Dutch Couple, by Utagawa Yoshikazu, ink, 10
Orandajin|Dutch Couple, by Utagawa Yoshikazu, ink, 10

Orandajin|Dutch Couple is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshikazu. It dates from 10 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Orandajin|Dutch Couple is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Yoshikazu. The print is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man and woman standing together, dressed in Western attire. The man wears a wide-brimmed hat and dark coat, while the woman has a blue skirt and red headscarf. Japanese text is inscribed along the top and side of the image.

Technique & Style

The print features bright, flat colors and a blue background with faint lines, giving it a storybook illustration quality. It was produced using ink and color on paper via the woodblock printing technique.

Artist & collection