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Dutch and Chinese Ships in the Harbor at Nagasaki in Hizen Province

Utagawa Hiroshige II

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A large green ship with a red bow and gold accents is on the left side, with multiple masts and red flags. A white eagle design is on the bow. The ship's hull has red and gold designs. A small red and green stamp is in the top-right corner. A red vertical banner with black Japanese characters is to its left. A small boat is in the water to the right. A mountain range and a bridge are in the background. The water is blue and calm. The sky is blue at the top and fades to yellow near the horizon.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd month, 1859
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
429 × 624 px
Museum record:
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