A Young French Lady and a Siamese Servant Taking a Dog for a Walk 1860

This woodblock print, created in 1860 by Utagawa Sadahide, depicts a young French woman in a red and black plaid dress walking her dog with her Siamese servant. The servant is dressed in a green jacket and a turban, carrying a white object. The print is a charming example of "gaijin" (foreigner) prints, popular in Japan during the Edo period. It combines Japanese artistic conventions with Western fashion and customs, showcasing the fascination with the "other" that was prevalent at the time. The print is a testament to the artistic talent of Sadahide and the influence of foreign cultures on Japanese art in the 19th century.