Artwork
Amerika nyōjin|American Horsewoman

Amerika nyōjin|American Horsewoman is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshitora. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Amerika nyōjin, or American Horsewoman, is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Yoshitora. The print is held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman riding a dark brown horse, dressed in Western attire. Two scrolls in the background contain Japanese text referencing 'America' and 'foreign countries', suggesting the subject is a foreigner.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by bold colors and simple shapes, achieved through the use of ink and color on paper in a woodblock printing technique.
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