

Three-panel artwork depicting ships offshore. The artwork is drawn in black and white. The left panel shows a ship's mast and rigging. Four people are standing on a dock or deck at the bottom of the left panel. The center panel shows a full view of a ship with multiple masts. The right panel shows another ship's mast and rigging. A body of water with waves is depicted beneath the ships. The background of each panel is a light beige color. Japanese characters are written in the top-left corner of the left panel. The characters are also present on a banner on the center panel's ship. The artist's signature or title is likely on a banner on the right panel's ship. The image captures a scene of foreign ships offshore at Yokohama.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Preparatory drawing for triptych of woodblock prints; ink on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 275 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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