Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese) 1769-1825

Geisha and Maid, 1790

Wood Block Print, 37" x 14"

Freer Gallery, Washington, D.C.

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Utagawa Toyokuni was a great master of ukiyo-e.

He is known for his Kabuki actor prints.

He was one of the heads of the renowned

Utagawa school of Japanese woodblock artist.

Toyokuni was apprenticed to the first head of the Utagawa house

I think this is a perfect example of an artwork

that is not from my culture. I think the artist

Utagawa Toyokuni, painted this picture because

in 1790 ships from the USA were going to

Japanese shores to bring people to Ameria. I think

this painting repusents two ladies in the standing on a dock

trying to call a boat in. I like how the background

is very detailed and nicely balanced.When I see his

painting the color and texture popsout at me,

because all the color blends together.