Who painted Amerika nyōjin|American Woman with Her Child on Stilts?

Amerika nyōjin|American Woman with Her Child on Stilts was painted by Utagawa Yoshitora in 1.

Where can I see Amerika nyōjin|American Woman with Her Child on Stilts?

Amerika nyōjin|American Woman with Her Child on Stilts is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Amerika nyōjin|American Woman with Her Child on Stilts?

Amerika nyōjin|American Woman with Her Child on Stilts is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Amerika nyōjin|American Woman with Her Child on Stilts

Utagawa Yoshitora , 1

Amerika nyōjin|American Woman with Her Child on Stilts 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 Woman with Her Child on Stilts, 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 in a feathered headdress and striped skirt standing beside a boy on stilts, wearing a black shirt and striped pants. Japanese characters are inscribed on the right side of the composition.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper, the print features bold lines and bright colors characteristic of traditional Japanese art. The background is rendered in a light yellow hue.