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Pictorial Guide to Yokohama Harbor

Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful Japanese woodblock print depicting a harbor scene. The image is divided into two main sections: a top-down view of a city on the waterfront, and a view of ships in the water below. The top section shows a grid of buildings with red roofs and yellow roads, with a large open area in the center. The waterfront has a curved promenade with trees and a railing. The bottom section shows several ships with multiple masts and sails, some with flags flying. There are also smaller boats in the water. Red vertical banners with Japanese writing are scattered throughout the image. A green and red sign with Japanese characters is in the top right. The background of the image is a light beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
7th month, 1860
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 307 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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