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“The Flourishing of an English Trading Firm in Yokohama”

Utagawa Yoshiiku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print depicting a large indoor scene. The scene shows a long, two-story building with green walls and white archways on the right side. The interior roof is white with a geometric pattern. The floor is covered with rows of red fabric or carpet. Two levels of balconies are visible on the right side with people standing. Many people wearing traditional Japanese clothing and a few people wearing Western-style clothing are present. Flags are hanging from the ceiling. The background features a wall with a large window and a doorway. The artist's style features bold lines and vibrant colors. The overall scene appears to be a market or exhibition.

Artwork Details

Date
9th month, 1870
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 303 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

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