Mirror of National Costumes of All Nations, 1882 - Intriguing triptych by Kiyochika illustrating couples from different countries in their national dress. In the center, the Meiji Emperor stands behind the empress who sits in a chair holding a fan and wearing a crown. From left, the countries represented include America, Russia, Africa, Arabia, China, Japan, Britain, India, Korea, and France. At bottom right, a French man in military uniform sits on a chair, his wife dressed in a long purple dress with a full skirt at red ruffles at the collar, sleeves, and hem. In the left panel, the Russian man has a thick beard and wears a double-breasted green coat trimmed with fur and a fur hat. His wife warms her hand in a fur muff. A fascinating image with lively color, nicely detailed.

Artist - Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Image Size - 13 3/8" x 27 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, partially backed with paper. Vertical fold in left and right panels. Thinning and holes along folds, loss at top left edge of left panel, repaired. Soiling, slight rubbing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.