Who painted Porosiajin|A Prussian Couple?

Porosiajin|A Prussian Couple was painted by Utagawa Yoshitora in 12.

Where can I see Porosiajin|A Prussian Couple?

Porosiajin|A Prussian Couple is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Porosiajin|A Prussian Couple?

Porosiajin|A Prussian Couple is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Porosiajin|A Prussian Couple

Utagawa Yoshitora , 12

Porosiajin|A Prussian Couple is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshitora. It dates from 12 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

The person on the left wears a bright, patterned robe with blue and yellow, while the one on the right has a dark red coat and a hooded cloak.

This print shows two people outside near a building with a bridge behind them. The person on the left wears a bright, patterned robe with blue and yellow, while the one on the right has a dark red coat and a hooded cloak. The person on the right holds a folded umbrella and a small basket with a bird in it.

The bird looks like a parrot, and the scene feels busy with details like the text banner at the top and the patterned fabrics. This print was made in Japan in 1860.

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Overview

Porosiajin|A Prussian Couple is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Yoshitora in 1860, featuring two figures in a detailed outdoor scene. The print is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a couple standing near a building with a bridge in the background. The figures are dressed in contrasting attire, with one wearing a brightly patterned robe and the other a dark red coat and hooded cloak, holding an umbrella and a basket containing a parrot-like bird.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper using the woodblock printing technique, the print showcases intricate details such as patterned fabrics and a text banner at the top, contributing to its busy and detailed composition.