East Meets West Collection

Peruvian bark tree plantations in the Neilgherry Hills, India..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
Peruvian bark tree plantations in the Neilgherry Hills, India: Sir William Denison, Governor of Madras, planting the first tree in a new plantation, 1862. 'Mr

Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. Creator: C.R
Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. The future King Edward VII rides in a canopied howdah during a royal visit. A triumphal arch is inscribed: God Bless the Prince of Wales'

Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo: the Governor introducing Cinghalese... 1876. Creator: Unknown
Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo: the Governor introducing Cinghalese chiefs to the Prince [of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The Governor (the Right Hon. W. H)

The Royal Visit to India: the Prince of Wales mounting his elephant...1876. Creator: C.R
The Royal Visit to India: the Prince of Wales mounting his elephant at the Old Palace of Lushkur, Gwalior, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Christmas-Day Service in Calcutta Cathedral, attended by the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
Christmas-Day Service in Calcutta Cathedral, attended by the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

The Prince inspecting the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince inspecting the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India....the chief priest was an old man

The Prince at the Temple of Srivangam, Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince at the Temple of Srivangam [sic], Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

Reception of the Prince at Kandy, Ceylon, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Reception of the Prince at Kandy, Ceylon, 1876. The future King Edward VII meets locals....the great Kandyan chiefs...were marvels to behold

The Prince of Wales seeing a Dance of Wild Hillmen at Calcutta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales seeing a Dance of Wild Hillmen at Calcutta, 1876. The future King Edward VII is entertained during a royal visit to India. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

Dutchmen's Quarters, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Dutchmen's Quarters, c1802. Curious Japanese watching Dutchmen on Dejima

Reception of the envoys of the King of Kandy by Governor Imam Falck, 1772. Creator: Carel Frederik Reimer
Reception of the envoys of the King of Kandy by Governor Imam [sic] Falck, 1772. Iman Willem Falck, Governor of Zeylan (Dutch Ceylon, now Sri Lanka)

An Indian Railway Station, 1854. Creator: Unknown
An Indian Railway Station, 1854. A Correspondent...writes: "Having frequently seen in your Journal Illustrations of railway platforms in England

Scene at the Grand Review at Versailles, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene at the Grand Review at Versailles, 1850. Military review in France, held near St. Cyr, and involving French and British troops

Picture of a Banquet of People of Five Nations at the Gankiro Teahouse (Gokakoku... 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku)
Picture of a Banquet of People of Five Nations at the Gankiro Teahouse (Gokakoku gankiro ni oite sakamori no zu), 1860

The banquet on board the Viceroy of Egypt's yacht, the Faid Gihaad, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The banquet on board the Viceroy of Egypt's yacht, the Faid Gihaad, [on the River Thames, London], 1862. The decorations of the table, even putting out of question the plate

The Prince of Wales Visit to the East: arrival of His Royal Highness at Beyrout, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales Visit to the East: arrival of His Royal Highness at Beyrout, 1862. The future King Edward VII in the Middle East. Engraving from a sketch by M

The Prince of Wales Visit to Egypt: Reception of His Royal Highness by Said Pacha... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales Visit to Egypt: Reception of His Royal Highness by Said Pacha, Viceroy of Egypt, at Cairo, 1862. The future King Edward VII in Africa

North America (Kita Amerika shu), 1866. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
North America (Kita Amerika shu), 1866

Wrestler overthrowing Frenchman, c. 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Wrestler overthrowing Frenchman, c. 1860

The Great Harbor in London, England (Egirisu, Rondon taiko), 1862. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
The Great Harbor in London, England (Egirisu, Rondon taiko), 1862. An imaginary view of the port of London. Crowds throng London Bridge with boats from France, China and Russia in the background

A Prosperous American Merchant Building in Yokohama (Yokohama asanban shokan hanei no zu), 1871

True View of a Yokohama Mercantile House (Yokohama shokan shinzu), 1861. European and Japanese women playing battledore and shuttlecock

Foreign Mercantile House in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shokan), 1861

An American Mercantile Building in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shokan no zu), 1861

Banquet at a Foreign Merchant House in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shoka shuen no zu), 1861

Sales Room at a Foreign Merchant Shop in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shokan uriba no zu), 1861

True Image of a Giant Elephant (Taizo shasei), 1863. Creator: Utagawa Yoshikata
True Image of a Giant Elephant (Taizo shasei), 1863

Arrival and Departure of an American Steamship (Amerikakoku jokisha orai), 1861

American Merchant Traveling in Yokohama (Yokohama torai Amerika shonin ryoko no zu), 1861

England (Igirisu koku), 1865. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
England (Igirisu koku), 1865. British people, sailing ships and churches seen through Japanese eyes

Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo (Tokyo orai kuruma zukushi), 1870

Picture of Steam Locomotives Traveling (Jokisha rikudo tsuko no zu), 1870

Ambassador of Siam before Louis XIV, . n. d. n. d Creator
Ambassador of Siam before Louis XIV, .n.d

Paper Doll Clothing, 1897-98. Creator: Unknown
Paper Doll Clothing, 1897-98

Civil and Military Officers, December 1877. Creator: Toshimasa
Civil and Military Officers, December 1877

Illustration of Foreign Residences and the Catholic Church in Yokohama (Yokoha... 10th month, 1870)
Illustration of Foreign Residences and the Catholic Church in Yokohama (Yokohama shokan tenshudo no zu), 10th month, 1870

Home of Foreign Merchants in Yokohama, 9th month, 1861. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Home of Foreign Merchants in Yokohama, 9th month, 1861

Foreign Business Establishment in Yokohama, 1861. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Foreign Business Establishment in Yokohama, 1861

A True View of a Trading House of a Yokohama Merchant, 1st month, 1861

Foreigners Enjoying a Party, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Foreigners Enjoying a Party, 1st month, 1861

Sumo Wrestler Tossing a Foreigner, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Sumo Wrestler Tossing a Foreigner, 1st month, 1861

Hodogaya, 1865. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Hodogaya, 1865

Collection of Desires, Wish for Foreign Travel (Mitate Tai zukushi-yoko ga shitai), January, 1878

[Studio Portrait of a Japanese Man in Western Clothing], 1880s

Foreigners Visiting the Famous Site of Mt. Gongen in Kanagawa, 2nd month, 1861

Foreigners from the Five Nations Enjoying a Banquet, 3rd month, 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Foreigners from the Five Nations Enjoying a Banquet, 3rd month, 1861

The Flourishing of an English Trading Firm in Yokohama, 9th month, 1870
" The Flourishing of an English Trading Firm in Yokohama", 9th month, 1870

Picture of Men and Women from all Nations (Bankoku danjo jinbutsu zue), 4th month, 1861

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"East Meets West: A Glimpse into the Cultural Exchange of 19th Century" Step back in time to North America (Kita Amerika shu), 1866, as depicted by Utagawa Yoshitora. Witness the fascinating encounter between two worlds as East and West collide. In a captivating scene from c. 1860, Utagawa Yoshiiku portrays a wrestler overthrowing a Frenchman. This powerful image symbolizes the clash of traditions and strength that characterized this era of cultural exchange. Travel across continents to The Great Harbor in London, England (Egirisu, Rondon taiko), 1862, captured by Utagawa Hiroshige II. Marvel at the bustling port where Eastern and Western merchants converge, forging new connections and trading goods from distant lands. Experience Yokohama's transformation through the eyes of Utagawa Hiroshige III with his work "A Prosperous American Merchant Building in Yokohama" (Yokohama asanban shokan hanei no zu), 1871. Discover how this once humble fishing village became an international hub for trade and commerce. Delve deeper into Yokohama's foreign influence with "True View of a Yokohama Mercantile House" (Yokohama shokan shinzu) and "Foreign Mercantile House in Yokohama" (Yokohama ijin shokan), both created in 1861 by unknown artists. These intricate illustrations offer glimpses into the lives of foreign merchants who established their presence amidst Japanese culture. Immerse yourself further with "An American Mercantile Building in Yokohama" (Yokohama ijin shokan no zu) and witness how architectural styles blended harmoniously during this period of cross-cultural interaction.