Prince Yoshihito with Emperor Meiji
Artist
Utagawa Kunitoshi
(Japanese, 1847 - 1899)
Datec. 1868-1912
Mediumwoodblock print
DimensionsOverall: 36.8 × 24.7 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LinePurchased with Funds provided by Judith Patt
Object number2014.040.001
DescriptionScene depicting a Meiji era prince standing on a stepping platform next to a beauty. He frowns either sullenly as a bearded man standing below reads from a sheet of paper. The young nobleman wears a fine military jacket trimmed with gold braid over white trousers. A female figure is wearing an outer robe in a purple geometric print, over a white kimono tucked into a red hakama pants. Several young men and beauties watch the ceremony from the sides of the platform. A purple border featuring the Meiji Imperial chrysanthemum crest.Status
Not on view
