

Colorful woodblock print depicting a lively scene. The scene is set inside a large Japanese building with a high ceiling. There are large open windows with black trim and translucent paper panels. Inside, people in traditional Japanese clothing are gathered. In the foreground, Western men in suits and hats sit and stand. They are drinking and smoking. Some men play instruments. Other men are standing or sitting on the floor. In the background, there are more people on an elevated platform. There are additional rooms visible through open doors. A mountain scene is visible through a window. The color palette includes shades of blue, green, red, and beige. The image is divided into sections with distinct compositions. The title and artist are 'Foreigners Enjoying a Party at the Gankirō Tea House' by Utagawa Yoshikazu.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1st month, 1861
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 598 × 296 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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