

Heidoru (St. Petersberg), Capital of Russia, from the series Famous Places from All Nations (Bankoku meisho zukushi - Oroshiya miyako heidoru)
The image depicts a colorful, triptych-style illustration of an interior scene. The scene shows a large, ornate building with a high ceiling and many columns. The building has a central staircase leading up to a landing. There are several women dressed in long, colorful robes standing in the foreground. The women wear head coverings and appear to be engaged in conversation. The walls and ceiling of the building are decorated with intricate designs and patterns. The color palette includes shades of blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. The illustration style is reminiscent of traditional Japanese art. The composition is divided into three panels, with the central panel showing the staircase and the other two panels showing the sides of the building. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of elegance and refinement. The image appears to be a representation of a European city, specifically St. Petersburg, Russia, as indicated by the title. The architectural style and women's clothing suggest a Western influence.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 2nd month, 1865
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 303 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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