Yokohama Foreigners in the Sitting Room of a Merchant Ship
Colorful woodblock print of people in a sitting room. Five people are present. A woman wearing a kimono with a low back sits on the left in a pink and blue dress. A woman on the right center wears a blue floral headpiece and plays a stringed instrument. A woman sits on a low table on the right. A man stands on the right edge holding a bottle. A woman with a hat stands on the left edge. The background includes green carpet, blue curtains, white walls, and large windows with gold frames through which a ship and water are visible. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling. The walls have vertical panels. A scroll with Japanese writing hangs on the wall. The room is brightly lit with white light.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1861, 9th month
- Medium
- Middle panel of a triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 456 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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