Furansujin (Frenchman) 19th century

"Furansujin (Frenchman)" is a woodblock print from the 19th century by Japanese artist Utagawa Yoshikazu (1845-1870). The print depicts a Western man (likely a Frenchman) with a woman and a child. The man is sitting on a chair and presenting a flower to the woman, who is wearing a vibrant yellow dress with intricate blue designs. In the background, a large sailing ship suggests the presence of foreign influence in Japan during this era. This work is an example of the *ukiyo-e* genre, which was popular in Japan during the Edo Period. The print is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.