『東風俗福づくし 洋 ふく』|Western Clothing from the series An Array of Auspicious Customs of Eastern Japan (Azuma fūzoku, fukuzukushi-Yōfuku)

Chikanobu employed woodblock printing techniques to achieve vibrant colors and detailed patterns, characteristic of late 19th-century Japanese printmaking. The blend of Eastern and Western dress styles reflects his eclectic artistic approach.

Created in 1889, the work is attributed to Yōshū Chikanobu (Hashimoto Chikanobu), a Japanese artist known for blending traditional and Western styles. It is now housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The late 19th century, when this piece was created, was a time of significant cultural exchange between Japan and the West. The print captures this era's fascination with foreign customs, particularly in fashion.

As part of Chikanobu's oeuvre, Western Clothing contributes to the historical record of Japan's Meiji period cultural transformations, illustrating the artistic response to Westernization.