Ainu (right) c. 19th century

"Ainu (right)" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshiiku, a prominent Japanese artist of the late Edo period. Created around the 19th century, the artwork depicts two figures: a man in a traditional Ainu garment and a man dressed in European attire, holding a branch of coral. The print showcases Yoshiiku's skill in capturing the distinctive features and attire of the Ainu people, a group indigenous to northern Japan. This artwork provides a glimpse into the cultural exchange and interactions between the Ainu and the Japanese during the late Edo period.