

The image depicts a colorful woodblock print of a crowded room with people dressed in traditional Japanese clothing and Western-style clothing. The room has a high ceiling and appears to be some type of entertainment venue. The walls are light blue and have large windows. The floor is made of wood and there are several levels, with a balcony on the right side. There are many people in the room, some sitting on the floor and others standing. Some people are wearing traditional Japanese clothing, while others are dressed in Western-style clothing. There are several tables and chairs scattered throughout the room. In the top-left corner, there is a small inset image of a mountain landscape. The overall atmosphere of the image appears to be one of enjoyment and leisure. The title of the artwork is "Foreigners Enjoying Themselves in the Gankirō" and it is by Utagawa Yoshikazu.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1861
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 328 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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