Engels stel met pijp en paraplu 1863 - 1867

This woodblock print, titled "Engels stel met pijp en paraplu" (English couple with pipe and umbrella), is a humorous depiction of Western fashion by the Japanese artist Utagawa Yoshitora. Created between 1863 and 1867, it exemplifies the artistic style known as "gaikokujin e" or "foreigner pictures," a genre that emerged in Japan during the Edo period. The print showcases a Western couple, a man with a pipe and a woman adorned with an extravagant hat, highlighting their attire in a comical manner. The artwork is held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and offers a glimpse into the fascination with Western culture in 19th-century Japan.