France 1850 - 1870

This woodblock print, titled "France," is a work by the Japanese artist Utagawa Yoshikazu, created between 1850 and 1870. The print depicts a woman, possibly a French woman, riding a horse. Her clothing, with a hat and a long, flowing skirt, suggests European fashion. The image is a prime example of Yoshikazu's interest in depicting foreign cultures, as he was a prominent figure in the burgeoning "gaikokujin-e" (foreigner picture) genre of Japanese woodblock prints. The print is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.