He is now married to an American, and they have come together to fetch his son. She kills herself. The story, which is rooted in an 1887 travelogue by a French naval officer, premiered as a play in London in 1900. Then composer Giacomo Puccini got his hands on it. Sponsors include the Iowa Arts Council, CRST International and the Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation.
Admission is free.
Kimonos are the traditional Japanese garments for women, and two of Soldofsky's kimonos are part of the exhibit. He was known for his portrayal of actors, animals, warriors and landscapes. Kuniyoshi incorporated Western styles by using a technique called chiaroscuro, which employs a dark background instead of a light one. He also used the itabokashi technique, where color gradations result from the varying thickness in the printing woodblock. CSPS' gallery is open from 11 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.