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American Couple, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
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American Couple, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
American Couple, 1860
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Crinoline Europeans Hoop Skirt Hooped Ink And Colour On Paper Petticoat Pointing Utagawa Utagawa Yoshitora West Western Westerner Westerners Yokohama Yokohama E Yoshitora Yoshitora Utagawa Hand Gesture Polychrome Woodblock Print
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This polychrome woodblock print, titled "American Couple, 1860" created by Utagawa Yoshitora during the Edo period in Japan, offers a fascinating glimpse into the fashion and cultural exchange between America and Japan in the 19th century. The print showcases an American couple dressed in Victorian attire, their full-length garments adorned with vibrant colors and intricate details. The woman stands gracefully beside her partner, wearing a stunning crinoline dress that accentuates her figure. Her hoop skirt creates an elegant silhouette while emphasizing the influence of European fashion on American clothing styles at that time. With one hand gesturing towards something unseen, she exudes confidence and curiosity. Her male companion complements her attire with his own fashionable ensemble. Pointing towards an unknown direction, he appears engaged in conversation or perhaps guiding their exploration of Yokohama's bustling streets. Utagawa Yoshitora skillfully captures not only the physical appearance but also the essence of these Westerners within a Japanese artistic framework known as ukiyo-e. This fusion of cultures is further highlighted by ink and color on paper technique employed by Yoshitora to create this visually striking image. Preserved at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this woodblock print serves as a testament to the enduring power of art to transcend borders and chronicle historical moments where East meets West.
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